I recently talked about the hardest-hit homers of 2024. So, naturally, I began wondering about each team’s hardest-hit home run of the Statcast era. Here is the result of that, for your viewing pleasure. I tried to find as many videos (or links to videos) as I could so you can see just how hard these bad boys flew through the air.

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Hardest-Hit Home Run For Every MLB Team

American League East

Baltimore Orioles

Pedro Alvarez: 115.9 mph, April 14, 2018

Pedro Alvarez’s 2018 season wasn’t his most productive, but he managed to turn back the clock occasionally. The slugger launched eight home runs in 127 plate appearances. While he didn’t stick in the big leagues beyond this campaign, this blast helps keep his legacy alive.

Boston Red Sox

Franchy Cordero: 118.6 mph, May 23, 2021

Franchy Cordero struggled with consistency at the plate in 2021, hitting just .189 in 48 games. However, his tools were electric when they clicked, as shown in his record-breaking blast against the Phillies. He ranked in the 96th percentile for max exit velocity that year, highlighting his potential as a raw power threat. It’s a shame he couldn’t find a way to put it all together for an extended period.

New York Yankees

Giancarlo Stanton: 121.7 mph, August 9, 2018

Giancarlo Stanton’s first season in pinstripes didn’t disappoint. He led the Yankees in home runs (38) and RBI (100) while slashing .266/.343/.509. This 121.7 mph homer came during a stretch where Stanton carried the Yankees’ offense, helping them secure a playoff spot in what always seems to be a competitive AL East.

And yes, this is currently the fastest home run of the Statcast era.

Tampa Bay Rays

Mike Zunino: 117.3 mph, May 14, 2021

Mike Zunino enjoyed a career year in 2021, smashing 33 home runs—the most by any Rays catcher in franchise history. While his batting average settled in at .216, Zunino’s .860 OPS and elite hard-hit rates were invaluable for a Tampa Bay team that finished with an AL-best 100 wins.

Toronto Blue Jays

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: 117.9 mph, April 10, 2022

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. followed his MVP runner-up campaign with another stellar season in 2022, hitting 32 home runs and driving in 97 runs. This particular homer came early in the year and was just more proof as to why his at-bats should be watched no matter what.

American League Central

Chicago White Sox

Jake Burger: 118.2 mph, April 18, 2023

Jake Burger’s 2023 was a breakout campaign for the third baseman, as he smashed 34 home runs and posted an impressive .516 slugging percentage. After years of battling injuries, Burger became a key contributor for Chicago, providing much-needed pop in the middle of the lineup… before they shipped him off to the Miami Marlins at the trade deadline.

Cleveland Guardians

Jhonkensy Noel: 115.4 mph, June 29, 2024

Jhonkensy Noel’s homer highlighted incredible upside during his rookie campaign. He showcased his power by slugging 13 home runs and a .486 slugging percentage in just 67 games. His 31.8% strikeout rate shows he has improvements to make in the batter’s box, but the foundation appears to be there.

Detroit Tigers

Jonathan Schoop: 115.3 mph, May 27, 2021

Jonathan Schoop was Detroit’s most reliable hitter in 2021, leading the team in batting average (.278), home runs (22), and RBI (84). His hardest-hit homer laid the foundation for a terrific month of June, where he slashed .340/.379/.698 to shake off a slow start.

Kansas City Royals

Jorge Soler: 115.7 mph, September 4, 2019

Jorge Soler’s 2019 season was historic for Kansas City. He not only set a new franchise record with 48 home runs, but he also became the first Royals hitter ever to surpass the 40-homer plateau. Soler led the AL in homers and posted a career-best .569 slugging percentage. This particular blast showcased exactly why it’s so fun to watch him annihilate a baseball.

Minnesota Twins

Ryan Jeffers: 117.4 mph, May 29, 2023

I won’t lie — this is not the name I was expecting to see here. Ryan Jeffers had a quietly strong 2023 campaign, hitting .276 with a career-high .858 OPS. His 14 homers tied a single-season career-high mark, while his 43 RBI were a new career high. He surpassed both numbers in 2024, slugging 21 homers with 64 RBI.

American League West

Los Angeles Angels

Shohei Ohtani: 118.0 mph, June 25, 2022

This is exactly the player I was expecting to see here. While dominating on the mound, Shohei Ohtani hit 34 home runs, drove in 95 runs, and posted a .875 OPS. This particular blast was one of 14 homers he hit in June, a month where he slashed .298/.373/.646, carrying the Angels offensively (as he usually did).

Houston Astros

Yordan Alvarez: 117.7 mph, September 13, 2023

Yordan Alvarez continued to be one of MLB’s most feared hitters in 2023, needing just 114 games to slug 31 home runs with 97 and a .990 OPS. His hardest-hit home run of the season came during a stretch where he helped the Astros clinch the AL West. Alvarez ranked in the 98th percentile for hard-hit rate, and he’s one of my favorite hitters to watch these days.

Oakland Athletics

Matt Chapman: 115.9 mph, August 29, 2020

Matt Chapman’s 2020 season was shortened by injury, but he still launched 10 home runs with a .535 slugging percentage in 37 games played, including this missile. He only spent one more year in Oakland, but 2021 was the start of an interesting home run trend. He slugged 27 homers that season, a number he’d land on in 2022 and 2024. That pesky 2023 campaign still had a seven in it, though — he finished with 17 dingers.

Seattle Mariners

Julio Rodríguez: 117.2 mph, September 11, 2022

Julio Rodríguez dazzled in his Rookie of the Year campaign, hitting 28 home runs with 25 steals and an .853 OPS. This homer came during a crucial September push where Julio helped the Mariners secure their first playoff berth since 2001, cementing his place as the face of the franchise for the foreseeable future.

Texas Rangers

Joey Gallo: 117.5 mph, June 5, 2018

Joey Gallo’s 2018 season was a true power showcase, as he smashed 40 home runs and drove in 92 runs. While his batting average hovered at .206, his ability to hit baseballs with incredible velocity made him one of the game’s premier sluggers. This homer epitomized his all-or-nothing hitting style. Unfortunately for him, this was also one of the last elite power displays he’s produced in recent years.

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Hardest-Hit Home Run For Every MLB Team

National League East

Atlanta Braves

Ronald Acuña Jr.: 121.2 mph, September 2, 2023

Ronald Acuña Jr.’s 2023 season was one for the ages, becoming the first player in MLB history to hit 40 home runs and steal 70 bases. This record-setting blast was part of a campaign where he slashed .337/.416/.596 and won the NL MVP unanimously.

Miami Marlins

Giancarlo Stanton: 119.2 mph, June 23, 2015:

What, did you think you weren’t going to see Big G again? Stanton’s 2015 season was cut short by injury, but his power was undeniable when healthy. Despite playing in just 74 games, he slugged 27 home runs, including this mammoth shot that perfectly showcases his ability to hit the ball harder than nearly anyone every year.

New York Mets

Pete Alonso: 118.3 mph, April 11, 2019

Pete Alonso burst onto the scene in 2019, setting MLB’s rookie home run record with 53 dingers. This blast was part of a fast start — Alonso entered the All-Star break with 30 homers. He finished the campaign with 120 RBI and a .583 slugging percentage, earning him NL Rookie of the Year honors and cementing his place as one of the league’s premier power hitters.

Philadelphia Phillies

Kyle Schwarber: 119.7 mph, October 18, 2022

This massive home run from Kyle Schwarber came during Game 1 of the NLCS, part of a postseason run where he hit six homers and helped propel the Phillies to the World Series. In 2022, Schwarber led the NL in home runs (46) while driving in 94 runs, delivering clutch power all year long.

My guess is Bryce Harper is still in awe of this laser.

Washington Nationals

Bryce Harper: 116.3 mph, June 15, 2017

Speaking of the devil, Harper’s 2017 season was a bounce-back campaign. He hit 29 home runs and drove in 87 runs with a .595 slugging percentage after posting an .814 OPS in 147 games the year before. This homer came during a stretch where Harper was hitting over .340, showcasing the elite offensive consistency that helped him secure his second Silver Slugger.

National League Central

Chicago Cubs

Kyle Schwarber: 117.1 mph, April 24, 2018

Schwarber’s 2018 season resulted in 26 home runs with a career-high .823 OPS (at that point), including this seed. This was the left-handed slugger’s second year with 20-plus homers. He’s now done that seven times since debuting in 2015.

Cincinnati Reds

Elly De La Cruz: 119.2 mph, September 26, 2023

Elly De La Cruz electrified MLB in his debut season, hitting 13 home runs and stealing 35 bases in just 98 games. His hardest-hit homer came late in a year where his combination of speed and power made him one of the most exciting young players in the game. He followed this performance with 25 homers, 36 doubles and 10 triples to go along with a league-leading 67 steals in 2024.

Milwaukee Brewers

Avisaíl García: 116.7 mph, September 12, 2021

Avisaíl García enjoyed a career year in 2021, hitting 29 home runs and driving in 86 runs. His power helped the Brewers secure the NL Central title, and this homer was one of many that highlighted his ability to punish mistakes with authority in what was one of his best overall season-long performances.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Oneil Cruz: 117.7 mph, June 6, 2024

Cruz’s 2024 campaign was finally his first full year of play in the big leagues. He debuted in 2021 but didn’t appear in more than 100 games in a season until this past campaign. He suited up for 146 contests with the Pirates, and his power was on full display with several moonshots and frozen ropes along the way.

St. Louis Cardinals

Marcell Ozuna: 117.2 mph, April 3, 2018

Marcell Ozuna’s first season in St. Louis led to 23 home runs and 88 RBI. While his power numbers dipped compared to his 37-homer season in Miami, this homer was a glimpse of the elite bat speed that made him a two-time All-Star.

National League West

Arizona Diamondbacks

Andrew Young: 115.9 mph, April 20, 2021

Andrew Young hit just three home runs in 2021, but he certainly made the most of his opportunity. Primarily a bench player, Young’s homer was a rare bright spot in a tough season for the Diamondbacks.

Colorado Rockies

Carlos González: 117.4 mph, April 4, 2016

Carlos González’s 2016 season was his last truly elite campaign, as he hit 25 home runs and drove in 100 runs with a .855 OPS. His hardest-hit homer came early in a year where he provided veteran leadership and consistent production in the heart of the Rockies’ lineup. Plus, that sweet swing is timeless.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani: 118.7 mph, April 23 & July 27, 2024

There goes that man again. Ohtani’s incredible 2024 season was full of domination for the Dodgers, leading the NL with 54 homers, 130 RBI, and a 1.066 OPS while winning a World Series and his third MVP Award. His two hardest-hit homers of the year both came against division rivals, showcasing his ability to rise to the occasion on the biggest stage.

San Diego Padres

Manny Machado: 119.6 mph, August 20, 2021

Manny Machado slugged 28 homers with 106 RBI while playing his typically elite defense at third base in 2021. This homer came during a critical stretch in August where Machado helped keep the Padres in playoff contention.

San Francisco Giants

Joey Bart: 114.3 mph, July 30, 2022

Joey Bart’s 2022 season was an up-and-down campaign, but his power was evident with 11 home runs in 97 games. This blast was one of the few highlights for Bart during a challenging year, as the former top prospect worked to adjust to MLB pitching.

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