- There have been three splash hits recorded during the 2024 MLB season.
- Heliot Ramos became the first right-handed batter to record a splash hit in Oracle Park history.
McCovey Cove, a section of San Francisco Bay beyond the right field wall in Oracle Park, is a unique feature that is deeply connected to the San Francisco Giants. It is named after Giants first baseman Willie McCovey, who had a 22-year MLB career.
Home runs that land in McCovey Cove are aptly called ‘splash hits,’ each a testament to the player’s skill and the excitement of the game.
There have been 166 total splash hits in McCovey Cove, including 105 from Giants’ players and 61 via visiting hitters.
Here is an updated list of all splash hits recorded for this MLB season:
Splash Hits in McCovey Cove 2024
| Date | Player | Opposing Pitcher |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 15 | Heliot Ramos | Robert Suarez (SD) |
| Sept. 4 | LaMonte Wade Jr. | Kevin Ginkel (ARI) |
| April 20 | Patrick Bailey (SF) | Zac Gallen (ARI) |
List of Splash Hits in 2024
- Heliot Ramos (Giants) – On Sept. 15, Heliot Ramos became the first right-handed batter to record a splash hit in Oracle Park history. He launched a game-tying home run off San Diego’s Robert Suarez in the bottom of the ninth.
- LaMonte Wade Jr. (Giants) – On Sept. 4, LaMonte Wade Jr. clubbed the second splash hit of the 2024 MLB season with a two-run homer in the seventh inning against the Diamondbacks.
- Patrick Bailey (Giants) – On April 20, Patrick Bailey recorded the first splash hit of the 2024 MLB season with a two-run shot on his bobblehead day. He crushed a 3-1 fastball from Arizona’s Zac Gallen an estimated 407 feet, landing in a kayak in McCovey Cove.
How Many Homers Have Been Hit in McCovey Cove in 2024?
There have been three splash hits (all by the Giants) recorded during the 2024 MLB season. Seven splash hits were recorded in 2023, including five from the Giants.
How Many Splash Hits in McCovey Cove All-Time?
In MLB history, there have been 166 total splash hits in McCovey Cove. The Giants have been responsible for 105 of those home runs.
Has a Right-Handed Batter Ever Hit a Home Run in McCovey Cove?
Heliot Ramos became the first right-handed batter to ever drive a ball into McCovey Cove on Sept. 14, 2024.
Ramos flashed his opposite-field power by launching a game-tying homer off San Diego Padres’ Robert Suarez in the bottom of the ninth. According to Statcast, the home run had an exit velocity of 103.8 mph and went 394 feet to clear the right-field arcade and reach the Cove.
Live Betting at BetMGM
Live betting is available for nearly 3,000 MLB games each year.
From Opening Day through the World Series, you can view live odds during games. While you’re watching the New York Yankees play the Boston Red Sox, streaming a Cleveland Guardians game on your computer, or checking the score of a Seattle Mariners game, you can place a live bet on run lines, moneylines, and more.
Sign in to your account today — or, if you don’t have an account, sign up today with a sportsbook welcome bonus — to start betting. And don’t forget to check updated sportsbook bonuses and promos each day of the year.
