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Shohei Ohtani hits HR to catwalk at Tropicana Field
Shohei Ohtani hit an absolutely monstrous home run. Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Shohei Ohtani hits ridiculous home run to catwalk at Tropicana Field

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports  |  By Larry Brown  |  Last updated 6/25/21

Shohei Ohtani hit an absolutely monstrous home run to lead off Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon decided to bat Ohtani in the leadoff spot against the Rays. The move paid off immediately as Ohtani destroyed the third pitch he saw to deep right field. The ball went to the catwalk at the Trop.

Ohtani’s home run was measured at 453 feet and had an exit velocity of 116.1 mph.

Ohtani’s first career leadoff home run traveled quite a distance. That was his 24th home run of the season.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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