Every day Mike Stanton takes batting practice is a new adventure. Friday was no different, as the Marlins young slugger reached new heights.

 

A few days ago, Stanton dazzled on the back fields at Roger Dean Stadium, hitting the roof of a condo located across the street from left field.

 

On Friday, the team took batting practice inside Roger Dean Stadium. Beyond the left field wall is the Marlins' building, which is complete with offices on the second floor, and the club house on the first floor.

 

Stanton achieved something that no one in attendance had seen before -- he completely cleared the building. Making the shot more impressive is he took a BP pitch over the roof in left-center, just to the left of a sign on the wall advertising Duffy's Sports Grill.

 

In a round before his blast over the building, Stanton hit back-to-back drives that hit the black screen beyond the center field wall. His bid for three straight to dead center came up short when his third shot actually struck the center field wall at the 400-foot marker.

 

-- Joe Frisaro

Somedays I think Mike Stanton is just a figment of my imagination. A player I have created to bring more enjoyment to my Marlins viewings.

 

I don't think a video game can project the kind of power Stanton has.

Somedays I think Mike Stanton is just a figment of my imagination. A player I have created to bring more enjoyment to my Marlins viewings.

 

I don't think a video game can project the kind of power Stanton has.

 

103 power.

Stanton only.

Which is greatest: Stanton's Power, Hester's Speed, Manning's Football IQ, or Vick's Athleticism?

Which is greatest: Stanton's Power, Hester's Speed, Manning's Football IQ, or Vick's Athleticism?

 

You left out Brian Wilson's beard.

But still, doesn't match Stanton's power. *nods*

I agree that Stanton is something that not even a video game could replicate. The sheer power literally is like some kind of freak created player in a game, but even they don't hit the wall on a straight line. Let's just hope his contact rate allows him to harness his power to its fullest.

Stanton's power is unheard of. I wonder how many dingers he'll put up at the end of his career if he stays healthy and doesn't strikeout as much.

Poor baseballs.

Poor baseballs.

 

 

Vegas should have an over/under on when he pulls a Benny Rodriguez.

The sky's the limit with this kid. He could very well become the greatest power hitter we'll ever see.

Would love to see him in the HR derby this year.

Would love to see him in the HR derby this year.

 

No thanks.

Yes please.

Not wanting to see Stanton in a HR contest is like thinking Wes Helms is worth a million bucks. Just craziness.

Not wanting to see Stanton in a HR contest is like thinking Wes Helms is worth a million bucks. Just craziness.

 

Dear sir, I'll have you know that Mr Helms' professionalism alone is worth $1,000,000.

I think we will see Stanton in the HR Derby when we host it at our new ballpark.

I think we will see Stanton in the HR Derby when we host it at our new ballpark.

 

 

In 2015? I hope so!

My only question if Stanton can hit them as far on a planet with a Red Sun

It's like the classic World series Baseball on the Sega Genesis all over agian, where I had 70 hrs from Gary Sheffield at the All-Star break, and where most of the HR's were upperdeckers.