Giancarlo Stanton bashes his way to Home Run Derby victory

Stanton is also going to cost the Marlins at the box office thanks to his record-setting Home Run Derby performance Monday night in San Diego.

Stanton can defend his title at home next year when the Marlins host the All-Star Game. Stanton and Frazier were both chosen for the Home Run Derby without being chosen for the All-Star Game. Frazier had two home runs of more than 440 feet in the semifinals, with a long of 448 feet. He started out slowly and came back to hit the go-ahead home run with 11 seconds left to beat Carlos Gonzalez in the quarters, and edged Adam Duvall in the semis with a line shot to the left field corner. Since hitting the big leagues in 2010, no one in the National League has as many long balls as Giancarlo (201).

The early exertion was evident as Stanton struggled to find traction in the second round, but eliminated No. 1 seed Mark Trumbo 17-14.

Giancarlo Stanton absolutely destroyed the Home Run Derby last night.

Stanton outslugged defending champion Todd Frazier 20-13 in the finals at Petco Park in San Diego.

By smashing a total 61 home runs on during the Derby, the Marlins ticket promotion should provide fans with a 61% discount.

He had 20 of the 21 longest home runs in the competition, including the eight longest home runs. Don’t look now, but Stanton already has five home runs in July-more than he had the entire months of May or June. Cano, the No. 4 seed, mustered only seven and was routed by No. 5 Stanton’s unbelievable barrage. None of the 15home runs by Cincinnati’s Duvall topped 435 feet in the semifinals. “I figure it’s a waste if I don’t bring this bad boy home”. “I’d like to return the favor”. The ball began to carry a bit more, a few drifted toward center field, and 15 cleared the fences once his time was up.

The derby gives the chance for the strongest swings of the league to compete hitting home runs.

“I was really happy, obviously, that he thought of me”, Seager said.

Each hitter had four minutes to hit and were provided with one timeout in the first two rounds and two in the final.

Trumbo defeated Los Angeles Dodgers rookie shortstop Corey Seager, 16-15, in their first-round match. “I mean, what are you supposed to do?”