Red Sox DH Hanley Ramirez hit the second-longest home run of the 2016 season on Tuesday night facing Athletics starter Sean Manaea. Manaea surrendered a leadoff home run to Mookie Betts. Ramirez came to the plate with a runner on first base and one out when he absolutely demolished a first-pitch fastball from Manaea.
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If you’re into exit velocity, Ramirez’s rocket came off the bat at 114 MPH. Giancarlo Stanton-esque.
After the dinger, his fourth of the season, Ramriez owns a .292/.336/.450 triple-slash line with 19 RBI. Compared to last season