Hunter Pence: Longest Home Run of 2013

Aug 27, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence (8) hits a home run during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

In case you missed the game tonight, we’ll have a recap up later. However, to get you in the mood for it, or simply for your viewing pleasure, here is the Hunter Pence home run. It was estimated at 476 feet, the longest in season in MLB.

According to ESPN Stats & Info, Pence's 1st inning HR was calculated at 476 feet, the longest home run hit in MLB this season. #SFGiants
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) August 28, 2013

Granted, the ball likes to fly in Coors Field, but this was a monster in ANY ballpark. This is Pence’s team-leading 16th home run of the season. Guess running into the right field wall didn’t hurt him too much after all.

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