WATCH: Eric Hosmer smacks his first homer with the Cubs |
Good sight to see for Cubs fans.
Chicago Cubs first baseman Eric Hosmer finally showed off some his power with a solo blast to put the Cubs up 8-2 in the eighth inning of Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The homer traveled 398 feet with an exit velocity of 104.6 MPH with a launch angle of 25 degrees. It was also his first homer as a member of the Cubs and would have left the ballpark out of 18 out of 30 MLB stadiums including Wrigley Field. The opposite-field home run not only helped the Cubs extend their lead but also gave Hosmer a much-needed confidence boost. Before the homer, Hosmer had almost a 70 percent ground ball rate which is not ideal. After a slow start to the season, he has been working hard to make adjustments at the plate and find his groove, and the home run was a testament to his hard work paying off. For Cubs fans, seeing Hosmer hit his first home run in a Cubs uniform was a memorable moment. It was a sign that the team's offseason acquisitions could pay off, and that Hosmer could be a valuable addition to the lineup. And if he can continue to hit as he did on Wednesday, he could help lead the Cubs to success in the months ahead. Check out his homer below: .@TheRealHos305 crushes his first homer as a Cub! pic.twitter.com/VGAIyUUglG
Eric Hosmer with a home run! Keep the party going! 7-2 #Cubs 7-2 pic.twitter.com/wknSGf0j0w
That awkward moment when @FriarRigoSD gets owned by Eric Hosmer pic.twitter.com/N710i1QLID
