
A day after narrowly missing a home run against his former team, Rafael Devers, the new slugger for the San Francisco Giants, hit a home run over the Boston Red Sox during the third inning, securing a 3-0 lead for his new team.
Here’s the impressive shot captured during the game:
Rafael Devers hits his first @SFGiants home run! pic.twitter.com/6uV3XQ8H5L
— MLB (@MLB) June 21, 2025
This opposite-field drive was off a 96-mph fastball thrown by Brayan Bello, registering at 105.5 mph and traveling 370 feet. Statcast analysis shows the hit would have been a home run in 25 out of 30 major league parks. This marked Devers’ 16th home run of the season, putting him at a .269/.395/.500 batting line this year as he navigates through his age-28 season.
The context of this event is rich, stemming from Devers’ recent blockbuster trade from the Red Sox, which involved significant player movement that surprised many in the league.
For a deeper breakdown of this major trade, check out this article.