The New York Yankees are already getting a nice return for their investment after trading for Giancarlo Stanton, as the big man blasted a two-run home run in the first inning on Opening Day against J.A. Happ.
Giancarlo Stanton HOMERS in his first at-bat of the season! pic.twitter.com/d2uaBtMcby
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) March 29, 2018
And boy, did it get out in a hurry.
First Statcast of the season for @Giancarlo818: pic.twitter.com/2bSsYXdvcP
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) March 29, 2018
This tremendous opposite-field blast drove in lead-off hitter, left-fielder Brett Gardner, who had reached first base on an error by Curtis Granderson.
Clearly, Stanton is going to fit in just fine wearing pinstripes for the Yankees this year. Heaven have mercy on opposing pitchers who have to deal with New York’s nightmare of a lineup.