VIDEO: Brewers Top Prospect Keston Hiura Hits First Career MLB Home Run
By Ryan Flores
MLB rookies are always looking for their first big hit to help them feel more at home on the big stage, and Milwaukee Brewers' second baseman Keston Hiura just got his. As the Brew Crew look to avoid the sweep agains the Atlanta Braves, the top prospect came through with a big hit.
? KESTON HIURA ALERT ?@Kestdaddy's first @Brewers home run!
— FOX Sports Wisconsin (@fswisconsin) May 19, 2019
? https://t.co/oj2GFGyTeQ pic.twitter.com/IZ1XvMgw9z
MLB's 15th-ranked overall prospect scorched a line drive off of Mike Foltynewicz to left field at 107 mph off the bat for his first career homer. The 22-year-old has to be filled with both joy and relief right now, as he'll finally be able to settle in at the plate.
KESTON HIURA hits his FIRST #MLB HOMER!!!
— BREW MATHs (@BREW_MATHs) May 19, 2019
*He hit a 83.4mph slider with an
EXIT VELO: 107mph
LA: 23 degrees
Dist: 366ft
xBA:.960
INTO THE LF BLEACHERS!
...And ? at that EXIT VELO, @JLevering4! pic.twitter.com/k5SP8ncVa3
The Brewers weren't getting any production out of Travis Shaw through the first month of the year, and if Hiura is able to get comfortable at the plate, Shaw may be facing some stiff competition upon his return.