Most humans are born with two kidneys as the functional components of what is called the renal system, which also includes two ureters, a bladder and a urethra. The kidneys have many functions, including regulating blood pressure, producing red blood cells, activating vitamin D and producing some glucose.
Braves' Andruw Jones hits Petco Park's longest homerun. Andruw Jones hit the longest homer ever at Petco Park, a 453-foot shot that went deep into the second deck in left-centre field, and three other Atlanta Braves connected in an 11-3 rout of the NL West-leading San Diego Padres in July 2006.
1 Stargell remains the only player ever to hit a ball over the right-field pavilion at Dodger Stadium, with his 506-foot, 6 1/2-inch blast off Alan Foster in 1969 still the longest home run ever hit at the stadium. 2  He cleared the pavilion again in 1973 with a 470-foot shot off Andy Messersmith.