What happened: Coby Mayo's 452-foot home run on April 22 cleared the outfield fountain in Kansas City, ranking as the fourth-longest drive of 2026. The blast cleared the wall in deep left-center during an early-season road matchup.

Why it matters: The April shot highlighted Mayo's power production before he surpassed the mark with a 468-foot blast on Aug. 17, which finished second only to Pete Alonso's 471-foot drive. Mayo established himself as an everyday middle-of-the-order threat during the 2026 season by translating raw bat speed into consistent extra-base power.

What to watch: Mayo enters the offseason positioned as a central piece of the batting order ahead of preparations for the 2027 campaign.