Giancarlo Stanton vs. Joc Pederson, Who Crushes It Better?
All distances according to ESPN Home Run Tracker.
We knew about Giancarlo Stanton, but dark horse Joc Pederson has just thrown his thunder onto the diamond. Although not as prolific as Stanton, Pederson still puts a hurt on the ball. While going deep is their M.O. -- who rakes it the best? Here are the greatest tape-measure bombs from both, and then let's take the debate to the comments section where you decide "who crushed it better?" And where the verdict is yours.
All distances according to ESPN Home Run Tracker.
06/05 - Giancarlo Stanton - 484 Feet
After breaking his jaw, Giancarlo Stanton set out to break billboards. Just a few more feet and this ball would've devastated Denver.
06/02 - Joc Pederson - 480 Feet
Pederson hit a quarter-mile's worth of home runs in just four days, this 480-foot blast was his longest.
05/16 - Giancarlo Stanton - 475 Feet
Stanton takes yet another hack at Miami's power-alley eyesore.
05/15 - Giancarlo Stanton - 474 Feet
The centerfield camera well is no refuge from the wrath of Stanton.
06/02 - Joc Pederson - 467 Feet
Pederson sincerely enjoyed his time in Colorado. I hope he had the chance to visit Aspen.
05/12 - Giancarlo Stanton - 467 Feet
The Dodger fans wisely gave him a "Stanton Ovation"
05/30 - Giancarlo Stanton - 466 Feet
The Marlins' slugger almost hit this one to "Stanton Island."
Okay, last pun, I promise.
04/21 - Giancarlo Stanton - 454 Feet
Even in the cold winds of April, Stanton's thunder stick strikes divine.
06/01 - Joc Pederson - 450 Feet
Only 450 feet? Hit the weight room!
05/02 - Joc Pederson - 450 Feet
Seriously, take some Flintstones vitamins or something
05/01 - Joc Pederson - 446 Feet
Ah, just one of those mid-400-foot homer guys, huh?
04/12 - Joc Pederson - 444 Feet
Don't call it a comeback! Unless you really think it is, in which case let us know in the comment section below:
