The word "homer" can refer to a specific context. In baseball, a "homer" is a home run, an event where a player hits the ball out of the playing field, allowing them to score a point. The term can also refer to Homer, the ancient Greek poet attributed with composing epic works such as "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey."
The word "homer" in the context of baseball is a shortening of "home run," which comes from the base running aspect of the game. The name Homer also comes from the ancient Greek "Homeros," though its ultimate origin remains uncertain.