Giancarlo Stanton becomes Marlins all-time home run leader (Video)

Giancarlo Stanton became the all-time home run leader for the Marlins Thursday night against the Mets.

There already maybe a “Mr. Marlin,” but statistically Giancarlo Stanton is on his way to being worthy of his own moniker.  Stanton put himself into the Marlins all-time record books during the first inning of Thursday evening’s game against the Mets by blasting his 155th career home run.  Stanton has played his entire major league career with the Marlins to this point and this home run put him past Dan Uggla for having the most all-time while playing for the fish. 

It was a two-run homer off of the Mets’ Dillon Gee, which lead to this statistical feat.  Stanton, who is in his sixth season with the Marlins, reached this milestone after playing 644 career games and 2,679 plate appearances. 

It could be assumed that Stanton would’ve reached this mark last year, considering this is his first home run of the season.  Stanton’s season was cut short last year on September, 11 after playing 145 games due to being hit in the face by Brewers pitcher Mike Fiers.  This injury caused multiple fractures, lacerations, and dental damage.

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This injury was unfortunate not only in the sense that Stanton suffered a serious injury, but he was also on his way to being considered an MVP candidate, smacking 37 home runs and driving in 105 runs in his 145 games.   

Following the injury, Stanton recovered in the offseason and decided to step into the batter’s box again.  Going into this season Stanton wanted some extra protection for his face, and now dons the “G” mask on the left side of his helmet which is designed to combat a similar injury.    

During the same offseason Stanton was rewarded for his play on the field and his willingness to come back, scoring a contract that is also for the record books.  Marlins owner Jeffery Loria agreed to a contract with Stanton and his agent worth a whopping $325 million over 13 years.  The contract is severely backloaded, however, as if Stanton were to opt out within the first six seasons he would walk out on $218 million. 

It’s clear that this is just the beginning for Stanton and the Marlins, but it would take a great deal of effort to pass him in the record books to this point if they were to go their separate ways.  It looks like the team that once parted ways with now perennial MVP candidate Miguel Cabrera is on its way to making up for it. 

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