What is a Walk off Home Run
A walk-off home run is a home run hit by the batting team in the bottom of the final inning (or extra inning) of a baseball or softball game, resulting in the team winning the game. The term is also sometimes used to describe a home run hit by the visiting team in the top of the final inning to tie the game. For instance, in the 1993 World Series, Joe Carter hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to win the series for the Toronto Blue Jays. It can also refer to a walk-off grand slam, where the bases are loaded with runners and the batter hits a home run, scoring all four runners and winning the game.Walk-off home runs are one of the most exciting plays in baseball and can send the crowd into a frenzy. They are also very rare, as they require a batter to hit a home run with runners on base and two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning. In 2018, there were only 21 walk-off home runs hit in the Major Leagues.
Frequently Asked Questions About Walk-Off Home Runs
This FAQ section aims to provide clear and concise answers to common questions about walk-off home runs, addressing potential areas of confusion or further inquiry.
Question 1: What is the difference between a walk-off home run and a walk-off grand slam?
