McCovey Cove, a section of San Francisco Bay beyond the right field wall in Oracle Park, is a unique feature that is deeply connected to the San Francisco Giants. It is named after Giants first baseman Willie McCovey, who had a 22-year MLB career.
Home runs that land in McCovey Cove are aptly called ‘splash hits,' each a testament to the player’s skill and the excitement of the game.'
There have been 164 total splash hits in McCovey Cove, including 103 from Giants' players and 61 via visiting hitters.
Here is an updated list of all splash hits recorded for this MLB season:
Splash Hits in McCovey Cove 2024
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| Date | Player | Opposing Pitcher |
|---|---|---|
| April 20 | Patrick Bailey (SF) | Zac Gallen (ARI) |
- Patrick Bailey (Giants) – On April 20, Patrick Bailey recorded the first splash hit of the 2024 MLB season with a two-run shot on his bobblehead day. He crushed a 3-1 fastball from Arizona's Zac Gallen an estimated 407 feet, landing in a kayak in McCovey Cove.