Record-Breaking Home Run Achieved in Triple-A Game

An impressive display of power was witnessed when Roman Anthony, a Worcester Red Sox outfielder, blasted a 497-foot grand slam in a recent Triple-A game on Saturday. This remarkable feat is something that notable players like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani have yet to accomplish.

Anthony’s grand slam currently holds the distinction of being the longest home run recorded this season across both minor and major league levels.

According to available data, since 2015, only a handful of Major League Baseball players have hit home runs exceeding Anthony’s distance.

Longest Home Runs Since 2015
  • Nomar Mazara: 505 feet (June 2019)
  • Giancarlo Stanton: 504 feet (2016, Coors Field)
  • C.J. Cron: 504 feet (2022, Coors Field)
  • Christian Yelich: 499 feet (2022)

These massive hits rank among the farthest recorded in Major League Baseball during the specified timeframe.

During the game, the WooSox were leading 5-4 against Triple-A Rochester when Anthony connected with a 91.1 mph sinker, sending it soaring over the right-center field fence. This hit solidified their lead and electrified the home crowd.

Player Reactions

Expressing his excitement, Anthony remarked, “I made solid contact and didn’t miss it. It felt amazing.”

WooSox manager Chad Tracy also lauded the home run, commenting, “That ball was absolutely crushed.”

Prior to Anthony’s impressive homer, Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels held the title for the longest home run of 2025, with a towering 484-foot shot against the San Francisco Giants on April 19.

Anthony was selected in the second round of the 2022 MLB Draft. His current stats include a .290 batting average, 44 runs scored, 10 home runs, and 29 RBIs over 57 games.

Ultimately, the Worcester Red Sox triumphed over the Rochester Red Wings with a final score of 10-4.