It's an event that touches all of the senses: the crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, the smell of the grass, the touch of a high-five to the euphoric fan in the next seat.
But what does a home run feel like?
We'll get an answer to that question from those who have experienced it when "Going, Going, Gone: The Magic of the Home Run" begins streaming for free on the Roku Channel on July 6.
Hosted by comedian, Emmy-nominated producer and baseball fanatic Roy Wood Jr., the all-new Roku Original produced by MLB Studios will explore the evolution and appeal of the home run and the Home Run Derby.
What's it like to step in the batter's box against a pitcher at the top of his game, equally determined to succeed, feel the bat connect perfectly, then watch the ball sail over the fence as fans rejoice?
In this special, that question will be answered in exclusive interviews with Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Home Run Derby champions Pete Alonso and Teoscar Hernández, who tell fans what makes the home run magical and, at times, mythological.
MLB legend Albert Pujols, who hit 703 career home runs, will make a special appearance, plus Chris Berman, the legendary voice of the Home Run Derby, and Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Costas share what it's like to be in attendance for some of the game's most majestic hits.
Blending Wood's comedic style and passion for the game with interactive segments with baseball legends, the special will take fans inside of one of sports' grandest achievements.
“There's something incredibly special about home runs, from hitting them in backyard games as a kid to watching big leaguers hit mammoth ones deep into the night," said Kenny Gersh, MLB Executive Vice President, Media & Business Development.
"This special will be the next chapter in the great story of home runs, and what makes them an everlasting part of our sports culture, rooted in mystique, excitement, and awe."
“Going, Going, Gone: The Magic of the Home Run” was produced by the Emmy Award-winning MLB Studios and the MLB Network production team, with Sean Boyle overseeing the project on behalf of Roku.