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UCLA Bruins Player Crushes 514-Foot Home Run
Outfielder Payton Brennan's mammoth blast is one of the longest in college baseball history.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:04pm
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In a Friday matchup between the No. 1-ranked UCLA Bruins and the Iowa Hawkeyes, UCLA outfielder Payton Brennan hit an awe-inspiring 514-foot home run, one of the longest homers ever recorded in college baseball.
Why it matters
Brennan's monstrous blast is a testament to the incredible power and talent of the UCLA baseball team, which is loaded with future MLB draft picks. The home run also highlights the advancements in data tracking that allow for precise measurements of distance and exit velocity in the modern game.
The details
Facing Iowa pitcher Jaron Bleeker in the fourth inning, Brennan launched a pitch an estimated 514 feet over the right field fence at Duane Banks Field. The shot had an exit velocity of 111 mph, making it one of the longest homers in the Statcast era, which began in 2015.
- The home run occurred in the fourth inning of Friday's game between UCLA and Iowa.
- The Statcast data tracking system that measured the home run distance and exit velocity was first introduced in 2015.
The players
Payton Brennan
A star outfielder for the UCLA Bruins baseball team, Brennan is considered one of the top prospects for the upcoming MLB draft.
Jaron Bleeker
The Iowa Hawkeyes pitcher who surrendered Brennan's mammoth home run.
Logan Reddemann
The ace pitcher for the UCLA Bruins, who started the game against Iowa.
Roch Cholowsky
The UCLA Bruins starting shortstop, who is projected to be a high draft pick in the upcoming MLB draft.
What’s next
The UCLA Bruins and Iowa Hawkeyes will continue their weekend series on Saturday and Sunday, with the Bruins looking to maintain their No. 1 ranking in the country.
The takeaway
Payton Brennan's mammoth 514-foot home run is a testament to the incredible power and talent of the UCLA baseball team, which is loaded with future MLB draft picks. The home run also highlights the advancements in data tracking that allow for precise measurements of distance and exit velocity in the modern game.
