Yordan Alvarez's Blast Shatters Jumbotron, Costs Rays Thousands

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez hit a ball so hard and far Tuesday night that it smashed into the jumbotron at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. The massive screen glitched and bugged out, and the Rays are on the hook for the repairs.

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez inflicted some physical and financial damage on the Tampa Bay Rays and their stadium Tuesday night.

The 27-year-old All-Star hit a ball so hard and far that it smashed into the jumbotron at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, causing the massive screen to glitch and bug out, according to multiple reports.

Yordan Alvarez's Blast Shatters Jumbotron, Costs Rays Thousands

The Astros held on to beat the Rays 3-2, and Alvarez went hitless in the game.

The damage to the jumbotron is a costly headache for the Rays. The screen is a vital part of the stadium's entertainment and information system, and it is likely to take some time and money to repair.

Yordan Alvarez's Blast Shatters Jumbotron, Costs Rays Thousands

It is unclear exactly how much the damage will cost the Rays, but it is likely to be in the thousands of dollars.

This is not the first time that Alvarez has inflicted damage on a jumbotron. In 2019, he hit a ball that shattered the jumbotron at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

Alvarez is known for his prodigious power, and he is one of the most feared hitters in baseball. He is a big man at 6-foot-5, 237 pounds, and he has a powerful swing.

Over the last four seasons, Alvarez has blasted 126 home runs, third-most in the American League in that span. He is a .298 career hitter with a .978 OPS and 22.2 WAR.

This year, he is batting .308 with 25 home runs, 64 RBIs, a .957 OPS and a 3.9 WAR in 113 games. He ranks in the 97th percentile in average bat speed and the 95th percentile in average exit velocity in the majors in 2024, according to Baseball Savant.

The Rays are hoping that the damage to their jumbotron is the only damage that Alvarez does to them this season. The Astros are one of the best teams in baseball, and Alvarez is a key part of their offense.