Junior Caminero hits home run with lengthy trot for Rays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 2:39 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians on October 19, 2026. His trot around the bases took 38.66 seconds, one of the slowest in the Statcast era. This performance helped the Rays to a 7-3 victory, allowing them to secure a place in the World Series following three consecutive wins over the Guardians in the American League Championship Series.
- •Caminero's home run contributed to a 7-3 victory for the Rays.
- •His trot of 38.66 seconds is one of the slowest recorded.
- •The Rays advance to the World Series after winning the ALCS.
- •Caminero is recognized as a key player for the Rays.
- 2:39 PMYahoo Sports — You won’t believe how long Junior Caminero’s HR trot lasted
"It took the Rays' start almost 40 seconds to cross home plate.
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