: A home run hit by the home team in the bottom of the final inning that immediately ends and wins the game.
: A home run hit with the bases loaded, resulting in four runs. Legendary Milestones & Records Home Run
: A rare feat where the ball remains in play, but the batter is fast enough (or the defense makes enough errors) to reach home plate before being tagged out [0.36]. : A home run hit by the home
: The most common type, where the ball leaves the field of play, allowing the batter to trot around the bases. : The most common type, where the ball
A home run typically occurs when a batter hits the ball into fair territory and clears the outfield fence.
The history of the home run is defined by exclusive "clubs" and storied chases: