MLB Note - Arizona Diamondbacks Walker, Taijuan

Jul 26, 2017 - 10:35 AM RHP Taijuan Walker realizes that extra-long home runs are part of the job of being a major league pitcher. Only this time Walker hit one himself, rather than giving one up. His solo homer deep into the left-field stands Tuesday night at Chase Field off the Braves' Mike Foltynewicz was estimated at 455 feet -- the second longest by a pitcher since 2015, according to Statcast. Colorado RHP Jon Gray had a 467-foot drive this season at Coors Field. Walker's homer was his first in the majors, and it came in his first game since the birth of his first child, a son, last week. "I was thrilled to see Taijuan hit his first home run," manager Torey Lovullo said. "It was a very well-hit ball and it was an exciting moment for all of us."