Fact Check: Is MLB Really Launching ‘True Home Run’ Stat Tracking Homers’ League-Wide Validity?

Move over, out-of-the-park bombs and thrilling inside-the-park sprints. Is MLB about to welcome a new breed of long ball that redefines power and the limits of human capability?

Introducing the True Home Run.

In a game with long-celebrated towering balls, the bar is about to be raised sky-high, literally. Reportedly, the True Home Run, as it’s being dubbed, will only be awarded to hitters who manage to clear the confines of the ballpark entirely. Read that again, not just the stands and not just the bleachers. We’re talking about launching the baseball over the stadium walls themselves—a feat so rare that it’s been more myth than reality.

Now this could be a spectacle. A challenge to the game’s most powerful sluggers to test the outer boundaries in every game. And in doing so, MLB may have just introduced its boldest home run variant yet.

So, now that you are aware of what this new rule is, do you think it’s believable? If not, then you are not alone because we are also with you on the same page.

The information is shared by a parody X account, Talkin‘ Basabell. Yes, read that again; it’s Basabell and not Baseball! You might relate to a well-known MLB insider account, but no! While the account is known for its satirical tweets, this news is no exception and is purely fabricated for fun purposes.

In MLB, a home run is about whether the batter can round all the bases and not about the distance. Yes, those towering homers are a spectacle, but awarding a different score for that is something out of mind. Baseball was and will always be a game of skills and then strength, and not vice versa.

While this information is far from real and nothing is happening in the parks, there are examples in MLB that can be considered as a true home run as defined here.

Joey Meyer took a 582-foot long shot in 1987 in the minor league. The minor league blast holds the record for the longest verified home run in professional baseball. It’s considered the most extreme example of a ball that could’ve qualified for the True Home Run. There are other examples of monster hits as well, like Giancarlo Stanton in 2016. However, these are rare and nothing to be awarded separately.

Even without an application of True Home Run, the ongoing season of MLB is seeing a barrage of home runs flying all over the park.

MLB is witnessing power-hitting this season

The 2025 MLB season is witnessing a remarkable surge in home runs, captivating fans and analysts alike. Since the start of this season, the power explosion is evident across the league. Well, this includes both established stars and emerging talents contributing to the uptick.

For the unversed, the introduction of torpedo bats, designed for better balance and a larger sweet spot, is one of the reasons for the onslaught. These bats, compliant with MLB regulations, have been linked to increased home run totals. If you check the stats of Jazz Chisholm, you will see the impact of torpedo bats. 

And now, the man of this season, Aaron Judge. Ahh, he is off to a historic start, leading the league with 12 home runs and a .412 batting average. His dominance extends to RBIs (34), positioning him for a potentially record-breaking season. Players like him are increasingly focusing on launch angles and power hitting. That too at the expense of higher strikeout rates. Hence, this shift in strategy emphasizes home runs as a primary offensive tool and promotes power-hitting. 

Thus, as the season unfolds, this trend of increased home runs is expected to continue. Even without a provision of a true home run, the 2025 MLB season is set to be one of the most exciting for fans. Especially the fans who appreciate high-scoring games and powerful hitting performances.