Detroit Tigers: Ten Longest Home Runs of 2015
By Zac Snyder
Jul 21, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers right fielder J.D. Martinez (28) receives congratulations from designated hitter Victor Martinez (41) after he hits a two run home run in the third inning against the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Home Run #1
True Distance: 466 feet
Hitter: J.D. Martinez
Date: July 21, 2015
Opponent: Seattle Mariners
Stadium: Comerica Park
Pitcher: Tijuan Walker
A home run clearing the Comerica Park wall in center is a rare sight. Even rarer is a ball that lands in the second row of shrubs. Where J.D. Martinez reached with this blast is nearly unprecedented as he cleared the camera well.
It was the longest home run at Comerica Park since 2012 when Miguel Cabrera also hit a 466-foot blast (watch here).