- There has only been one splash hit in McCovey Cove during the 2024 MLB season.
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 164 total splash hits in McCovey Cove, including 103 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April 20 | Patrick Bailey (SF) | Zac Gallen (ARI) |
List of Splash Hits in 2024
- 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?
San Francisco Giants’ Patrick Bailey recorded the only splash hit in McCovey Cove 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 164 total splash hits in McCovey Cove. The Giants have been responsible for 103 of those home runs.
Has a Right-Handed Batter Ever Hit a Home Run in McCovey Cove?
A home run by a right-handed batter has never reached McCovey Cove, as righties need even more power to hit an opposite-field homer that far.
During Game 1 of the 2021 NLDS, Buster Posey came close, with his home run hitting the chimney and bouncing in the water. Balls that bounce into the water are not counted as official splash hits.
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