It's outta here!In 1921, New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth smashed a home run that sailed 575 feet (175 m), the longest homer ever hit in a Major League Baseball game. Ruth's home runs thrilled fans and revolutionized the game. One hundred years later, the home run is still the most exciting play in baseball.Do you know: Why it’s easier to hit home runs in some ballparks than others? Why Reggie Jackson’s nickname is Mr. October? Who Major League Baseball’s all-time home run leaders are?Read about baseball’s greatest sluggers and the most incredible, jaw-dropping home runs in the sport. Find out how home runs went from afterthoughts in baseball’s early years to awesome, game-changing moments that fans can’t stop talking about. The walk-offs, moon shots, and record breakers are all here in thrilling detail."Holy cow! It is high; it is far; it is gone! A game winner."―starred, Kirkus Reviews