I mean, who wouldn’t want to see dingers being launched off a historic aircraft carrier?
SAN DIEGO — Giants fans by now are used to the concept of the splash hit. But imagine a contest, where all the home runs hit are splash hits, you’re surrounded by old fighter jets, and the contest is on a boat. A giant boat. And not just any boat—an old aircraft carrier.
Well, that’s exactly what took place aboard the USS Midway in San Diego on Monday evening.
It’s the 75th anniversary of the California League this year and the Lake Elsinore Storm (High-A affiliate of the Padres), host of this year’s All-Star Game festivities, went all out and had the home run derby called the Midway Classic.