Matt Mervis Makes the Broadcast Go Speechless With a Monster Homer (Bonus Side of Christopher Morel)

You already knew that Matt Mervis was extremely talented. You already knew he had a ton of power at the plate. Nothing I’m about to show you will be a surprise.

But when you make the opposing broadcast go almost completely silent in shock, you have done something special. Worthy of sharing. That’s what Mervis just did:

Statcast had that one, officially, at 410 feet. I feel like it had to have been at least 450. Or 500. Maybe 600. Just a beautiful blast.

Bonus fun from that game (which is 10-0 Iowa at the moment), Christopher Morel just keeps on hitting:

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