Giants great Barry Bonds launched the first-ever "splash hit" into the San Francisco Bay 20 years ago today.
On May 1, 2000, Bonds hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning off Mets pitcher Rich Rodriguez that stretched beyond right field of Pacific Bell Park. It was the first of many baseballs to splash in the bay's waters.
Bonds holds the Giants' record for "splash hits" with 35 total in his career. The next closest to his record are Pablo Sandoval and Brandon Belt, who each have splashed eight home runs. Belt recorded the latest "splash hit" on Aug.