Dodgers Prospect Josue De Paula Belts 416-Foot Homer for First MLB Hit
Top prospect Josue De Paula recorded his first major‑league hit Sunday, a 416‑foot home run against the Miami Marlins, after joining the Dodgers ahead of the series.
Josue De Paula, the Los Angeles Dodgers' top prospect, notched his inaugural major‑league hit on Sunday with a 416‑foot home run off the Miami Marlins.
He had been added to the Dodgers roster just before the Marlins series, and while he had not yet logged a base hit, he reached base three times and impressed observers during his first two games.
Video: DODGERS POSTCAST:Josue DePaula gets his first hit a 3 RUN BOMB! But the bullpen blows it in the 9th.
Teoscar Hernandez powered the Dodgers past the Cardinals in a dramatic contest, while the Rangers, Blue Jays, Astros, Red Sox, Cubs, Pirates, Royals and Athletics all secured victories across Thursday's MLB slate.
The Anaheim Ducks placed 14‑year NHL veteran Chris Kreider on waivers to terminate his contract, freeing $6.5 million in salary‑cap space as he entered the final year of his deal.
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