For 25 seasons, no right-handed hitter had ever made waves in McCovey Cove in San Francisco.

Until today.

Heliot Ramos, an outfielder for the San Francisco Giants, has become the first right-handed batter to hit a home run directly into the cove at Oracle Park on Sunday afternoon. This momentous event occurred in the bottom of the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres, tying the game and leading to extra innings. Ultimately, the Padres secured a 4-3 victory after 10 innings.

The Giants’ broadcast team was initially uncertain whether the homer flew straight over the right field wall and stands or if it merely bounced into the water. It was later confirmed that it was indeed a genuine splash hit.

Splash Hits at McCovey Cove

Since the opening of Oracle Park in 2000, it has been a favored spot for home runs due to the proximity of the water to the playing field. Players on the Giants earn “splash hits” each time they hit a home run into the water. While opposing players have also hit into the cove, those do not contribute to the official tally.

Ramos’s impressive home run marks the 105th splash hit in the history of the ballpark. Unsurprisingly, the player with the highest number of splash hits remains Barry Bonds, who accomplished this feat 35 times. Brandon Belt follows closely with 10.

Despite the number of splash hits, no right-handed player had achieved this milestone before Sunday. The challenge of hitting towards the opposite field, combined with the strong winds in San Francisco that can hinder balls aimed toward the water, makes this a particularly difficult task. After over two decades, Ramos has carved his name into baseball history.