homers

Homers is the plural form of the baseball term homer, referring to home runs. A home run occurs when the batter hits the ball in fair territory and scores by circling all four bases, typically by the ball clearing the outfield fence. Inside-the-park homers, where the ball remains in play, are less common but still count as homers.

Origin and usage: The term “home run” reflects reaching home plate, and in box scores the play is abbreviated HR. Homers can be solo or involve runners on base, producing one or more additional runs for the batting team.

Statistical significance: Homers are a primary measure of power in baseball statistics. The all-time career leader in home runs is Barry Bonds with 762, followed by Hank Aaron with 755 and Babe Ruth with 714. The single-season record is 73 homers, set by Bonds in 2001. Homers influence season and career totals, eligibility for records, and are central to discussions of slugging percentage and overall offensive potency.

Other uses: The plural can refer to people named Homer or to discussions of Homeric literature and figures associated with the ancient Greek poet. In popular culture, “homers” may appear in reference to players, teams, or media that emphasize home-run hitting as a defining feature.