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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 hits lengthy leadoff homer in return from injury

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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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

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