VIDEO: Andrew Benintendi Hits Possibly the Shortest Home Run in MLB History to Tie the Yankees
By Sam Dunn
How is this allowed? How is this even possible within the constraints of Newtonian physics? Well, folks, somehow, Andrew Benintendi has found a way to become one with Pesky's Pole. Down 1-0 to the Yankees at Fenway Park, try to wrap your head around just how the Red Sox outfielder tucked this one away:
Andrew Benintendi just hit a very Fenway-ish homer. According to Statcast, the ball traveled 310 feet, and its xBA was .010. pic.twitter.com/gTvfGbpuIy
— Tom Hanslin (@TomHanslin) July 27, 2019
Geez. Shouldn't this only count for, like, a single? The Polo Grounds is turning over in its grave.
Count Buster Olney among those utterly baffled by this strange riff of black magic that should henceforth be banned by constitutional amendment.
Andrew Benintendi hit the most Pesky Pole HR ever. Not sure if it’s possible to drop it inside the foul pole closer than he just did.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) July 27, 2019
You're not alone, Buster. The baseball gods must really have it out for the Bronx Bombers today.