Drake Baldwin hits lengthy leadoff homer in return from injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 12:17 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Drake Baldwin returned to the Atlanta Braves' lineup on June 17 after a 10-day stint on the injured list due to an oblique strain. He marked his comeback with a leadoff home run against the San Francisco Giants. The homer was recorded at 473 feet, making it the longest home run in MLB for the season. Before his injury, Baldwin had been performing at a high level, leading all NL catchers in All-Star votes. He aims to maintain his strong performance as the season progresses.
- •Baldwin's 473-foot homer is the longest in MLB this season.
- •He returned from the 10-day injured list on June 17.
- •Baldwin was leading NL catchers in All-Star votes before his return.
- •He was slashing.303/.389/.543 with 13 homers in 48 games prior to injury.
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Drake Baldwin returns from IL with 473-foot leadoff homer, longest of MLB season
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Drake Baldwin returns from IL with 473-foot leadof homer, longest of MLB season
"The NL leader in All-Star votes at catcher is doing his thing again.
"The NL leader in All-Star votes at catcher is doing his thing again.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 12:17 AMDrake Baldwin returns from IL with 473-foot leadoff homer, longest of MLB season
The NL leader in All-Star votes at catcher is doing his thing again.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 12:17 AMDrake Baldwin returns from IL with 473-foot leadof homer, longest of MLB season
The NL leader in All-Star votes at catcher is doing his thing again.
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