Home Run Tracking Methodology
Homeruns.app is designed to organize MLB home run data in a way that is fast, readable, and useful. The site focuses on the details behind each home run, not just the final result.
What We Track
Homeruns.app may track the following details when available:
- Player, team, opponent, and game date
- Ballpark and inning
- Pitcher, pitcher handedness, batter handedness
- Pitch type and pitch velocity
- Exit velocity, distance, launch angle when available
- Multi-home-run games
- Bet-tracking results when users use the bet tracker
Why Exit Velocity Matters
Exit velocity shows how hard the baseball came off the bat. For home run tracking, it can help separate soft wall-scrapers from truly crushed balls.
Why Distance Matters
Distance gives users a simple way to compare home runs across players, parks, and games.
Why Pitch Type Matters
Pitch type helps users see what kind of pitches are being hit for home runs. Some hitters do more damage against fastballs, while others punish breaking balls or off-speed pitches.
Why Handedness Matters
Handedness helps explain batter-versus-pitcher context. A hitter's home run profile may look different against right-handed and left-handed pitchers. Park dimensions, wind direction, and pull-side power can also change how handedness matters.
Why Ballpark Context Matters
Not every stadium plays the same. Wall height, foul pole distance, alleys, weather, and wind can affect how home runs show up across the season.
How Player Tracker Pages Work
Player tracker pages are created for the current season's top 50 home run hitters. These pages are generated from available season home run data and include player-specific logs, pitch type breakdowns, handedness splits, ballpark breakdowns, and related player links when available.
Data Availability
Some fields may not be available for every home run. When a stat is unavailable, Homeruns.app may show a blank value, a dash, or fallback copy instead of guessing.
Responsible Interpretation
Homeruns.app is a tracking and research tool. The data can help users organize information, but it should not be treated as a guarantee of future performance or betting outcomes. See Responsible Use.