Dodgers News: Michael Busch Launches First Career MLB Home Run

A long time coming for the top slugging prospect!

The day has finally come for Dodgers rookie Michael Busch! In his 17th big league game and third big league call up, the top prospect drove a Gavin Williams curveball over the right center field fence for career home run number 1.

Here's a look at the bomb.

First career homer for Michael Busch! pic.twitter.com/AtAQ2OAu0d

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 24, 2023

The ball traveled a projected 401 feet on a 99.1 MPH exit velocity and 32 degree launch angle. The shot put the Dodgers ahead 3-2 over the Guardians in Cleveland and put a lingering smile on the 26-year-old's face.

As noted on the broadcast, where the baseball landed gives Busch a chance at ending up with that baseball in his collection, which would be a great keepsake for him and his family.

For Busch, it continues a hot streak that has been ongoing down at the Triple-A level where he's hit 17 homers since the start of July while batting .333.

Michael Busch hits his first career MLB home run and the Dodgers lead 3-2 in Cleveland. What a moment for the rookie who's finally getting an opportunity at the big-league level after raking at Triple-A all year long.

That's a good way for him to keep himself on this roster.

— Noah Camras (@noahcamras) August 24, 2023

Reactions to come but congratulations to Michael for the first of many!