The Miami Marlins have a power hitter whose monstrous home runs have been the source of the teams only national publicity. Giancarlo Stanton is the most marketable star on the Miami Marlins, and one of the most recognizable players in Major League Baseball.
His performance in last years home run derby was the type of marketing gold-mine that the MLB is looking to cash in on again this year. With the emergence of Aaron Judge in the American League, they’re salivating at the potential gains.
Stanton will be defending his title in the home run derby this year.