MLB" circled the bases in 38.66 seconds, the second slowest in history! Caminero's first playoff run was exciting

Caminero. (AP)

[Reporter Ni Wanjun/Comprehensive Report] The Rays defeated the Guardians 7:3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series and entered the World Series with the third American League championship in team history. The 23-year-old slugger Caminero (Junior) Caminero finally hit his playoff masterpiece, hitting his first career playoff home run in the seventh inning. It took him a full 38.66 seconds to circle the bases. When he circled third base, he also gestured to former Rays star Arozarena in the stands, slowly enjoying his classic moment.

In the bottom of the 7th inning, Caminero caught a pitcher from Smith, the closer of the Guardians. The ball flew all the way to left field and hit the target. After releasing the bat, he slowly walked along the first base line and made sure the ball stayed in bounds before completely releasing his emotions. When he walked to the first base guidance area, he slapped his chest and roared. Then he enjoyed the cheers of 40,230 fans all the way, and even moved in small jumps from first base to second base.

What's even more dramatic is that after Caminero walked around third base, he pointed to Arozarena, who was sitting not far behind home plate, and imitated the opponent's signature crossed hands gesture in salute. It turned out that Arozarena shouted from the stands for him to hit before he came on the field to hit. Caminero laughed after the game and said: "He shouted first."

Before this home run, Caminero had not hit a home run in 36 at-bats in the playoffs, but his teammates thought it was only a matter of time. After all, he has hit 42 home runs this season and has accumulated 94 home runs in his career, and he can often hit the ball at critical moments. Rays closer Baker said everyone is waiting for his signature moment in this year's playoffs.

Even Rays head coach Cash, who rarely shows emotion on the sidelines, raised his hands in the air after seeing the home run, roared loudly and clenched his fists in celebration. After the game, he said bluntly: "I'm really excited."

It is worth mentioning that since Statcast was launched in 2015, if only counting home runs that were not interrupted due to replay review or other special circumstances, Caminero's circling time of 38.66 seconds was the second slowest in history. As for who is the slowest player around the base? The answer is still Caminero. He hit a bye home run in the ninth inning against the Athletics on September 15, and it took him 40.65 seconds to run back to home plate.