Seattle Mariners' Cole Young blasts 478-foot moonshot home run Cole Young continued his impressive spring training performance with a record-breaking 478-foot home run during the Seattle Mariners’ 20-8 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in a Cactus League game. The blast, measured by Statcast, marked the longest home run of the 2026 MLB spring training season, surpassing the previous distance by a significant margin. Only two other homers in the spring exceeded 470 feet, according to MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer. The towering shot came in the sixth inning as Young pulled a sweeper from former Mariners reliever Matt Festa, sending the ball soaring into the Arizona night sky. The ball registered an exit velocity of 108.9 mph and cleared the right-center field fence at Goodyear Ballpark. Young also hit a 376-foot home run in the second inning and a two-run double in the third. This spring, Young has been a standout performer, slashing .294/.368/.725 with six home runs and four doubles in 51 Cactus League at-bats. His six homers rank third in all of MLB spring training, behind only Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers and Reds second baseman Matt McLain, who each have seven. Young’s power output has been remarkable for his 5-foot-10, 180-pound frame, and his ability to hit long home runs has been a consistent trait. Young, a 2022 first-round draft pick, made his MLB debut last May and has already made an impact. Last season, he hit the longest home run by any Mariners player, a 456-foot shot into the second deck at T-Mobile Park on July 31. He also hit a 442-foot homer earlier this spring, showcasing his power potential. As a rookie, Young posted a .211/.302/.305 line with four home runs in 77 games. With his strong spring performance, he is expected to start at second base for the Mariners in 2026.#mlb #seattle_mariners #cactus_league #goodyear_ballpark #cole_young
Reds Broadcaster Has Strong Reaction to What Sal Stewart Is Doing at the Plate Jeff Brantley, the Reds' announcer known as The Cowboy, praised Sal Stewart's performance on the Power Stacks Podcast, highlighting the rookie's impact on the team. Brantley expressed admiration for Stewart's approach at the plate, emphasizing the intensity and determination he brings to each at-bat. "He would really piss me off if I was a pitcher," Brantley said. "I'll be honest with you. He would. He would really make me mad. And that is the best compliment that I could give that kid because he fights for it, he wants it, his energy is so high." Brantley further noted Stewart's ability to adapt his hitting approach in different game situations. "The thing that I love about that kid that nobody notices yet, but they will, the pitchers will, he hits different with runners in scoring position, he hits different late in the ballgame with nobody on and you need a home run, and he hits different when he has a runner at third and he hits different when he has a runner at third and two outs when he's got to get a hit. And when you can change your swing like that and still be really good, that would piss me off." Stewart's spring training performance showcased his potential, as he slashed .326/.456/.609 with seven extra-base hits in 19 games. He also stole four bases, demonstrating his all-around value to the team. Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona has also expressed confidence in Stewart's abilities, considering his potential role in the lineup. Earlier this week, Francona discussed the possibility of batting Stewart fourth in the lineup, behind Elly De La Cruz, with Eugenio Suarez batting fifth.#cincinnati_reds #terry_francona #jeff_brantley #sal_stewart #goodyear_ballpark
