If there is one thing Miami Marlins star outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is known for, it is for his ability to absolutely destroy baseballs. On Friday against the Angels, he did not disappoint.
This was a monster shot indeed, from Giancarlo Stanton #ProductPlacement #Marlins pic.twitter.com/jDrJo0XXXz
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) May 27, 2017
Stanton crushed that ball 462 feet to dead center, just missing the home run monstrosity that the Marlins have just beyond their left center field fence.
A few notes to put that distance in perspective:
More on Stanton HR from earlier: It was MLB's 18th HR this season of at least 460 feet. Stanton, Machado, Schwarber only players with 2
— Manny Navarro (@Manny_Navarro) May 27, 2017
Giancarlo Stanton's HR in the 1st went 462 feet. It's his 25th career 460-foot HR, which is 11 more than the next-closest TEAM since 2010 pic.twitter.com/iWh27lfZK6
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 27, 2017
I can’t wait for the Home Run Derby and for Stanton to defend his crown. This year, it will be in his home park, too! Perfect.