Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson provided some fireworks for fans before Friday night's game between the Tigers and Pirates at Comerica Park.
On his fifth swing during a special batting practice session, Johnson hit a home run.
The Georgia native grew up playing baseball, specifically center field.
"I know more baseball history than I know football history," he said. "I've always been a Ken Griffey fan ... [Fred] McGriff was my dude. He had long arms and used to have his own baseball camp — I remember all of that."
Johnson also threw out the first pitch at the game.
Calvin Johnson Hits HR During Tigers BP