Giancarlo Stanton swings about as hard as anyone in Major League Baseball, and probably has the ability to hit the ball farther anyone. The potential downside of Stanton’s mammoth cuts at the plate is being in close proximity if he fouls a pitch off or breaks his bat.
The latter took place on Tuesday and Miami Marlins third baseman Casey McGehee was in the on-deck circle when it happened. When Stanton’s bat broke, it flew backward and caught McGehee in the midsection.
Ouch. Talk about not having much time to react.
Thankfully, McGehee was able to remain in the game. He grounded into a double play after Stanton lined out to shortstop.
