On May 12, 2015, former Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton became the fourth player to hit a home run out of Dodger Stadium with a solo shot off Mike Bolsinger in the first inning.
Stanton joined Mark McGwire (1999), Mike Piazza (1997), and Willie Stargell, who accomplished the feat twice (1969, 1973), as the only players to do so in the stadium’s history.
Stanton’s majestic blast traveled an estimated 475 feet, and was so impressive that left fielder Scott Van Slyke didn’t turn around to look at it. Los Angeles Dodgers fans at Chavez Ravine had no choice but to stand up and cheer.