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The Atlanta Braves showcased their power-hitting prowess in 2026, smashing a franchise-leading 204 home runs and securing a return to the postseason. Among the longest bombs of the season, Austin Riley stood out with two of the top three longest, including a 438-foot shot against the Colorado Rockies in May that took full advantage of Coors Field’s elevation.
Riley’s ability to generate elite exit velocity—ranking in the 91st percentile for bat speed—was on full display, even if his overall offensive production lagged behind expectations. The team’s power surge extended beyond Riley, with Matt Olson delivering a 437-foot blast in August against the Diamondbacks, a towering drive that landed deep in the loading bay beyond center field at Truist Park.
The Braves’ offensive firepower played a pivotal role in their postseason push, with key home runs like Riley’s 434-foot September dinger against the Phillies helping to clinch crucial victories in the tight NL East race.

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