Heliot Ramos expressed his humility and excitement, stating, 'This is a big organization that has a lot of great legends. For me to be the first one to do it, it’s insane to me.' His accomplishment on Roberto Clemente Day highlighted a significant moment for Puerto Rican representation in baseball.
While the history of right-handed home runs into McCovey Cove is less documented, Ramos' achievement is particularly significant. The Giants have recorded 104 left-handed Splash Hits, but Ramos became the first right-hander to reach the cove on the fly, making his mark.
Ramos, referring to the Giants' recent struggles, noted, 'The Giants went 1-5 during this homestand, losing 4-3 on Sunday,' concluding that despite their challenges, he was proud to contribute a historic moment.
Reflecting on Buster Posey's near-miss, Ramos mentioned, 'The closest to getting an actual Splash in recent seasons was certainly Buster Posey,' underscoring the rarity of achieving such an honor as a right-handed hitter.
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