“It’s insane,” Heliot Ramos reacts after being 1st right-handed batter to hit HR at McCovey Cove

Fans celebrate Heliot Ramos’ hit as he becomes the first right-handed batter to blast HR at Oracle Park in 24 years.

“It’s insane,” Heliot Ramos reacts after being 1st right-handed batter to hit HR at McCovey Cove

Heliot Ramos [Image Credit: The NY Times]

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos became the first right-handed batter to ever hit a splash in Oracle Park. It was the first hit in 24 years and the 1st ever by a right-hander to hit over the towering walls into McCovey Cove.

His achievement became one of its kind, more so as it took place on Roberto Clemente Day. The day got more special as the Giants further held a pregame celebration to honor the life of HOFer Orlando Cepeda, who passed away in June.

Ramos proudly said that he is grateful to be part of “a lot of great legends” the organization has, and the splash hit was also his dream come true. Just a week ago, the outfielder talked about how he wanted to hit over at McCovey Cove, but given the wall and the weather, it was never easy.

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I always knew that I had that oppo juice, but it looks impossible just by looking at the wall and the weather here…I was always positive that I was going to do it…For me, to be the first one to do it, it’s insane to me.
Heliot Ramos on X.

As of now, Ramos has not gotten the ball back yet. He is open to negotiation and hopes to get it back. The 103.8 mph ball was recovered by kayaker Dave Edlund, who previously refused to give a ball back to Braves outfielder Michael Harris II during his grand slam. 

I can ask for it, but I don’t know. I’ve got to see what they’re going to do. They’re going to ask for it.
Heliot Ramos on X.

Although the Giants ended up losing 4-3 against the San Diego Padres, the team got something worth celebrating. The team’s joint effort saved SF from recording a shutout in four straight games for the first time in franchise history.

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Fans react to Heliot Ramos’ HR hit in Oracle Park

Fans were ecstatic at Oracle Park on Sunday afternoon. It was the 105th splash hit by the SF Giants, and 168th overall. Team manager Bob Melvin said that this moment would become a “nice little feather” for Heliot Ramos later on.

Heliot Ramos
Heliot Ramos [Image Credit: MLB]

“It’s a good accomplishment for me,” Ramos noted after hitting the ball straight into the water. One fan on X said, “HISTORY IS MADE,” while another penned, “That’s so damn cool. Great call as usual.”

Although it was unfortunate that the team lost their game against the Padres, they got to witness something special; a first personal accomplishment by a Giants player. Pitcher Landen Roupp noted, “That was unreal,” as he watched the HR from the clubhouse.

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