Watch: Astros' Gattis only needs one hand to crush home runs
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Sep 16, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Houston Astros first baseman Chris Carter (23) and designated hitter Evan Gattis (11) and third baseman Luis Valbuena (18) celebrate Gattis' hitting a two run home run against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Rangers defeat the Astros 14-3. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Houston Astros slugger Evan Gattis is a strong guy - that much is already known.
He demonstrated his ridiculous power again on Wednesday night. With the Astros on the wrong side of a blowout in their game with the hard-charging Texas Rangers, Gattis effectively one-handed an inside pitch for a two-run home run to left field in the eighth inning.
Not only does the man eschew batting gloves for the 'bare hand' feel, he also generates enough power to hit the ball a long way with ease. Take a look:
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}That's the kind of next-level power that causes folks to stand up and pay attention, and calls to mind a similarly jaw-dropping homer he crushed back in July.
Power, thy name is Evan Gattis.
(h/t MLB.com)