TOP 10 LONGEST HOME RUNS IN MLB HISTORY

In baseball, nothing hits the soul quite like a mammoth home run, when the bat cracks, the ball flies, and before you know it, that shot is etched in history. Thanks to modern tracking (Statcast) and old legends’ stories, we can compare blasts across eras. Some are verified, others estimated. But they all earned their place. Here are the top ten longest home runs in MLB history, mixing modern distance tracking and legendary blasts from the past.

1. BABE RUTH – 575 feet (1921)

The gold standard. In 1921, Babe Ruth reportedly launched a home run 575 feet. While not measured by modern tools, contemporary reports and stadium lore agree: this one was other‑worldly. Ruth’s raw power and swing mechanics were as revolutionary then as they are legendary now. Every slugger since measures him against the sheer audacity of that blast, long shadows, crowd gasps, and the making of a myth.

2. MICKEY MANTLE – 565 feet (1953)

“Mickey Mantle’s tape measure shot” is real. In 1953, at Griffith Stadium, Mantle crushed a homer estimated at around 565 feet. Eyewitnesses claimed the ball cleared vast portions of the field. Even in those older parks with quirky dimensions and more forgiving wind laws, this was nothing short of monumental. Mantle’s legendary status partly rests on hits like this, where technique, strength, and a bit of weather conspired to create something unforgettable.

3. REGGIE JACKSON – 539 feet (1971)

Known for coming through on the biggest stages, Reggie Jackson added another weapon: distance. In 1971, he belted a shot around 539 feet that few outfielders even followed. Jackson’s homers were always about timing and persona, this was both. It showed the power hitters of the ’70s could rival the way Ruth and Mantle ruled earlier decades, reminding everyone that the long ball is timeless.

4. ADAM DUNN – 535 feet

Tied in the distance sweepstakes are two heavy hitters: Adam Dunn (2004 at Great American Ballpark) and Willie Stargell (1978 at Olympic Stadium) both connected on alleged 535‑foot homers. Dunn’s came in an era with power surges and lively balls; Stargell’s in a time of raw bat strength and historic stadiums. Both blows are part of the “immense homer” club not always perfect in measurement, but unforgettable in impact.

5. NOMAR MAZARA – 505 feet (2019, Statcast Era)

In more modern and precise tracking, Nomar Mazara holds the record for longest certified home run in the Statcast era: 505 feet against the White Sox in 2019. This distance is confirmed via Statcast, which uses motion tracking and has become the gold standard. Mazara’s shot wasn’t just long, it had carry, exit velocity, and loft. It’s a recent reminder that even now, sluggers are redefining how far the ball can travel.

6. C.J. CRON – 504 feet (2022)

Tied with another giant bomb is C.J. Cron’s 504‑foot rocket. Hit at Coors Field in 2022, it’s one of the rare homers to crack 500 feet in reliably measured stats. Cron’s power game lives in these moments where bat meets ball and everything else,wind, stadium, park elevation, lines up just right.

7. GIANCARLO STANTON – 504 feet (2016)

Also at 504 feet, Stanton’s mammoth home run in 2016 ties Cron’s. It’s one of those shots where fans still debate whether it would’ve gone further given a slightly different wind or temperature. Stanton’s reputation as one of the hardest hitters in the modern game is built on homers like this , loud, long, and legendary.

8. CHRISTIAN YELICH – 499 feet (2022)

Christian Yelich cracked a 499‑foot dinger in 2022, launching the ball into the third deck at Coors Field. It didn’t quite hit the 500‑club, but it came incredibly close. This homer showed that even if you’re not always the longest hitter, precision, bat speed, and favorable conditions can make you a home run highlight. Yelich often makes highlight reels when he goes deep and for good reason.

9. JESÚS SÁNCHEZ (496 feet)

Here we have a cluster: Jesús Sánchez (2022), Miguel Sanó (2019), Aaron Judge (2017), among others, have homers in the 495‑496‑foot range. These are shots where the bat exploded, the ball caught the breeze, and the stadium roared. While individual ranks here shift based on measurement methods, each is notable for how they stretched out fields and left outfielders frozen.

10. JOEY GALLO (495 feet)

Rounding off the list of names is Joey Gallo, who has a homers recorded in the ~495‑foot or slightly below (but close) range. His blasts may not always lead highlight reels, but when they connect, they remind us: power is alive and loud in modern MLB.

Distance is part skill, part physics, and part luck but the longest home runs in MLB history remind us of baseball’s pure, breathtaking power. From Babe Ruth’s legendary 575‑foot marvel to stat‑tracked giants like Mazara and Stanton, these shots escape our memory and travel deep into history. The first time you hear about a 500‑footer, you believe in legends. And until technology changes the game again, these home runs will keep defining what’s possible when bat meets ball.