It was in 2000 that the single-season record — 5,693 home runs — was set. It was in 2000 that the single-season record — 5,693 home runs — was set. “You really don’t feel anything,” said Smoak, who has gone deep a career-best 38 times. “Normally it’s a ball that you’ve hit well and you don’t really feel it off the bat. Plus, he is seeing an increase in fastball velocity: “The harder you throw, the further it’s going to go,” Smoak said.

Source: thestar September 20, 2017 00:25 UTC