Anatomy of a Homer: Spencer Torkelson's 382-footer
Spencer Torkelson off Tommy Nance · Target Field
The situation
Top of the 12th, 1-0 count, a runner on, tied 6-6. It was the go-ahead swing. Win probability moved 32 points on one pitch.
The pitch
Tommy Nance threw a slider at 89.1 mph, in the strike zone, pitch 2 of the at-bat.
The swing
Bat speed 75.8 mph, attack angle 18°, contact at 106.5 mph off the bat, 26° launch.
The flight
382 feet, a barrel by classification.
The park
Target Field, 89 degrees, Clear, 2 mph, In From LF.
Data: MLB Statcast, our empirical park factors, and the morning odds snapshot. Model output for entertainment and research. Not gambling advice.