I’ve got the new Captain America to see, so let’s make this quick. Let’s get right to the trots!
Home Run of the Day: Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins – 21.77* seconds [video]
Beware, Miami-area citizens! This ball could be landing in your backyard at any minute now!
According to ESPN stats, Stanton’s blast travelled 484 feet, sailing over the Budweiser bar in the left field concourse at Marlins Park. It was a wondrous sight. Pedro Alvarez, Carlos Gonzalez, Nick Swisher, and Josh Hamilton all hit mammoth bombs as well, but none had a shot at Home Run of the Day once Stanton came to the plate.
Slowest Trot: Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers – 26.08 seconds [video]
The 2,000th hit of Miguel Cabrera’s career was a 26-second tater trot. That sounds about right.
Quickest Trot: Will Middlebrooks, Boston Red Sox – 19.51 seconds [video]
One of only two trots to clock in under 20-seconds.
All of Today's Trots Miguel Cabrera......26.08 John Mayberry.......21.54 Rajai Davis.........25.4* Pedro Alvarez #1....21.52 Carlos Gonzalez.....24.68 Melky Cabrera.......21.51 Matt Carpenter......24.45 Josh Hamilton.......21.29 Mike Trout..........24.03 Pedro Alvarez #2....21.2 Ryan Hanigan........23.59 Travis Ishikawa.....21.09 Torii Hunter........23.54 Charlie Blackmon....21 Nick Swisher........23.44 Kole Calhoun........20.94 Andre Ethier........23.44 Mark Trumbo.........20.51 Welington Castillo..23.26 Chris Colabello.....20.34 Adrian Gonzalez.....22.51 Jonathan Lucroy.....20.02 Sean Rodriguez......22.11 Chase Utley.........20.01 Lucas Duda #1.......22.08 Jay Bruce...........20 Evan Gattis.........21.97 Yan Gomes...........19.65 Lucas Duda #2.......21.94* Will Middlebrooks...19.51 Giancarlo Stanton...21.77*
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