what the heck is a walk-off homer?

[PatPatterson]

A walk off homer is one in the bottom of the 9th inning that puts the home team ahead. <br /><br />Guy hits a homer, his team is now ahead. They win. Game is over. He walks off the field.

 

[knobby]

what the heck is a walk-off homer?

I've see 'em, I been hearing about 'em, but I still ain't sure what the heck a walk-off homer is. I've asked around and have gotten a couple or three different answers. Anyone care to jump in?

 

[gaugeguy]

Re: what the heck is a walk-off homer?

David Ortiz has hit 3 walk off jobs this post season, two homers and a single <br /><br />A new single season post-season record

 

[Luna Sea]

Re: what the heck is a walk-off homer?

It's one of the known methods of BREAKING THE CURSE!!!

 

[tylerin]

Re: what the heck is a walk-off homer?

A walk off HR is when the defensive team gives up a Hr in the9th, 10th, 11th etc and the defense has to walk off the field. There are walk off hits as well. Example...Man on third (tie score)batter hits a shot to the outfield , run scores, defense "Walks off" It Humiliating!!

 

[NYMINUTE]

Re: what the heck is a walk-off homer?

A walk off can only happen for a home team, as they bat last in an inning.

 

[gaugeguy]

Re: what the heck is a walk-off homer?

Originally posted by tylerin:<br />defense "Walks off" It Humiliating!!

And very exciting for the home crowd!!

 

[KaGee]

Re: what the heck is a walk-off homer?

Gee, and I thought it had something to do with Homer Simpson ! DOH!

 

[jtexas]

Re: what the heck is a walk-off homer?

It's the equivalent of "sudden death" in other sports: a game-ending score with no time on the clock.