If you’re a Braves fan, you probably felt like the team’s home run count took a bit of a dip in 2024. And you wouldn’t be wrong. The Atlanta Braves hit nearly 100 fewer home runs this season compared to their monumental 2023 campaign.
That 2023 season, by the way, was one for the record books. It was absolutely explosive, not just for the Braves but for baseball history in general. It set a gold standard. But even with the power outage in 2024, the Braves still managed to rank fourth overall in the league for homers.
Now, if you want to talk about some of the longest homers they hit this season, the dip is pretty evident. Just to put it in perspective, the longest home run they hit this year would only have been the seventh longest in their 2023 campaign. But hey, it’s still fun to see those moonshots fly, no matter how far, right? Let’s run down the top five longest blasts from the Braves this season—because, let’s face it, the long ball will always be thrilling.
5. Marcell Ozuna, 448-foot Home Run
Once again, Coors Field delivers! Marcell Ozuna’s 448-foot bomb came off a fastball from Tanner Gordon. Ozuna hit his fair share of homers in 2024, but this one takes the cake for distance. When you’re in Colorado’s thin air, it’s almost like hitting on the moon, and Ozuna made the most of it!
T3. Jorge Soler, 449-foot Home Run
Now, this one’s interesting. A lot of the Braves’ longest homers came in the same series at Coors Field, and half of them happened in one day. Jorge Soler, who wasn’t even a Brave when the season started, made quite the splash in Denver, blasting this 449-foot shot. Talk about making an impact!
T3. Austin Riley, 449-foot Home Run
Gavin Stone put a 94 mph fastball right in Austin Riley‘s sweet spot, and Riley didn’t miss. He absolutely tattooed this pitch for 449 feet, which is the longest of the season. It was only his third homer of the year, but boy, did he get all of it. The moral of the story is only deal a fastball to Riley if you want a souvenir for the fans.
2. Matt Olson, 450-foot Home Run
Let’s talk Matt Olson. This guy was crushing it in 2024, and this 450-foot monster shot was one of his highlights. Late August, in Philly, Olson got every bit of this one for his 24th homer of the year. And guess what? He wasn’t done that night—he cranked his 25th later in the same game. Just another night at the office for Olson.
1. Ronald Acuña Jr., 461-foot Home Run
Ronald Acuña Jr. still managed to hit the longest homer of the year for the Braves despite an injury-shortened season that limited him to just 49 games. This 461-foot shot at Citi Field was vintage Acuña—powerful, majestic, and proof that he’s still one of the most electrifying players in the game, even in limited action.
Bonus: Shortest Home Run of 2024
Matt Olson, 337-foot home run.
On the other end of the spectrum, we’ve got Matt Olson’s shortest homer of the year—a 337-foot popper at Citizens Bank Park. This one barely cleared the short porch in the right field, thanks to a launch angle of 47 degrees. Honestly, it’s the kind of home run you only see in parks like Philadelphia, Houston, or Yankee Stadium. And hey, shout out to the “friendly” Phillies fan who tossed the ball back to Olson. Gotta love those moments of sportsmanship!
In a season where the long ball didn’t come as easy as last year, the Braves still found a way to entertain. After all, no matter how far they fly, everyone loves a home run.
