Taylor Trammell misjudges flyout, trots around bases for Astros
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
During the fourth inning of a game between the Astros and Blue Jays on August 4, 2026, Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell made a notable mistake by completing a home run trot after hitting a fly ball. Trammell hit a fastball from Blue Jays starter Shane Bieber, which was solidly struck at 110 mph and traveled 419 feet. However, the ball did not leave the park, leading to confusion until Trammell reached home plate and was informed of the flyout by teammate Yainer Diaz. Such misjudgments are rare but can happen in professional baseball.
- •Taylor Trammell hit a fly ball in the fourth inning.
- •He thought it was a home run before reaching home plate.
- •The ball traveled 419 feet but stayed in the park.
- •Trammell learned of the flyout from teammate Yainer Diaz.
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — The Astros' Taylor Trammell embarrassingly did a full HR trot on a fly out
"He didn't realize it until he passed home plate.
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