Less than 24 hours after the Fish Stripes staff and I contemplated whether the Marlins should demote slumping outfielder Jesús Sánchez to the minors, he did this:
Slump officially busted.
Sánchez’s homer against Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner gave the Marlins an early lead on Monday. Though it counted for only one run, it was no ordinary round-tripper. Its exit velocity of 114.7 miles per hour was the highest of Sánchez’s career. Aided by the thin air of Coors Field, it traveled a projected distance of 496 feet.
How extraordinary is that?