Gibson Vs Freeman World Series Hr Comparisons Eckersley Says Im Not Off The Hook

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Gibson vs. Freeman World Series HR comparisons? Eckersley says, ‘I’m not off the hook’
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Gibson vs. Freeman World Series HR comparisons? Eckersley says, ‘I’m not off the hook’

Former MLB pitcher Dennis Eckersley was on the call for Kirk Gibson's iconic 1988 World Series home run

Eckersley was also on the call for Freddie Freeman's game-tying home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 4 of the 2021 World Series.

In an interview with MLB Network, Eckersley was asked to compare the two home runs. He said that Gibson's home run was "more iconic" because it came in a winner-take-all Game 5, but that Freeman's home run was "more dramatic" because it came in the bottom of the ninth inning of a tie game.

Both home runs were hit off of Hall of Fame pitchers

Gibson's home run was hit off of Dennis Eckersley, while Freeman's home run was hit off of Will Smith.

Eckersley said that both pitchers made mistakes on the pitches that they threw. He said that Eckersley left a fastball up in the zone, while Smith left a changeup over the plate.

Both home runs were hit by future Hall of Famers

Gibson was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018, and Freeman is a surefire Hall of Famer when he becomes eligible.

Eckersley said that both players are "great hitters" and that he is "not surprised" that they hit home runs off of Hall of Fame pitchers.

Both home runs were hit in dramatic moments

Gibson's home run came in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 5 of the 1988 World Series, with the Dodgers trailing the Athletics 4-3.

Freeman's home run came in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 4 of the 2021 World Series, with the Braves trailing the Astros 3-2.

Eckersley said that both home runs were "unforgettable" and that they will be remembered for years to come.

Conclusion

Eckersley said that it is "impossible" to say which home run was more iconic. He said that both home runs were "special" and that they will both be remembered for years to come.

However, Eckersley did say that he is "not off the hook" for giving up Gibson's home run. He said that he will "never forget" that moment and that he will "always be haunted" by it.