Miami Marlins star outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is one of the most popular players in the game, and not just for his prodigious power displayed both in batting practice and during games. After he was hit by a pitch in the face against the Brewers and left Thursday night's game in Milwaukee, the outpouring of support for Stanton from his peers was overwhelming.
Giancarlo Stanton receives outpouring of support from MLB peers
A number of major league players, teammates and from around the league, took to Twitter to express support and concern for Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton, who suffered multiple injuries after getting hit in the face by a pitch on Thursday night.
Stanton suffered numerous facial injuries and dental damage, and will return to Miami on Friday for further evaluation.
Mike Fiers, who delivered the fastball that hit Stanton, was emotional after the game both when talking to reporters...
Very distraught and emotional #Brewers P Mike Fiers expressed sorrow for hitting Stanton and made it clear wasn't throwing at anybody.
— Tom (@Haudricourt) September 12, 2014
Mike Fiers fought back tears when talking about Stanton. Hopes to reach out to Stanton & Marlins to express well wishes.
— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) September 12, 2014
.. and when talking directly to Stanton on Twitter:
@Giancarlo818 I am deeply sorry about what happened tonight. I can't imagine what you and your family are going through. (Continue)...
— Mike Fiers (@Fiers64) September 12, 2014
@Giancarlo818 my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I feel horrible and hope for a speedy recovery.
— Mike Fiers (@Fiers64) September 12, 2014
Fellow major league players expressed concern and support for Stanton as well.
More then a game. Get well soon big fella. Everyone keep @Giancarlo818 in your thoughts and prayers.
— Tom Koehler (@TKREFRESH22) September 12, 2014
That was one of the to hardest things I've ever had to watch here's to hoping Big G is alright and makes a full recovery prayers ur way bud
— Christian Yelich (@ChristianYelich) September 12, 2014
Scary stuff tonight that no one likes to see but we need to all be praying for @Giancarlo818 for good x-ray results and a healthy recovery.
— Steve Cishek (@srSHREK31) September 12, 2014
Sending thoughts and prayers up for big G. Tough to witness, and just goes to show it's more than a game. Get well soon big fella.
— Chris Hatcher (@handlebars41) September 12, 2014
Everyone please keep @Giancarlo818 in your thoughts and prayers for a fast recovery
— Anthony DeSclafani (@ADeSclafani) September 12, 2014
I invite you to come together and pray for my teammate @giancarlo818 #prayforstanton http://t.co/HZZVh31RS5
— Donovan Solano (@DonovanSolano17) September 12, 2014
Please keep @Giancarlo818 in your thoughts and prayers. I absolutely hope and pray he has a fast recovery. #prayforstanton
— Bryan Morris (@Bryan19Morris) September 12, 2014
Everyone please keep G in your thoughts and prayers.
— Andrew Heaney (@Heandog8) September 12, 2014
Praying hard for @Giancarlo818 tonight goes beyond the game
— Dan Jennings (@LtDanJennings) September 12, 2014
Please join the me & @Marlins family in sayn a few prayers for @Giancarlo818 tonight, #mvp#brother#GetWellGiancarlo
— Aj Ramos (@theajramos) September 12, 2014
Get better soon my man @Giancarlo818
— Hanley Ramirez (@HanleyRamirez) September 12, 2014
Thoughts and prayers go out to @Giancarlo818 ....speedy recovery man
— Drew Butera (@drewbutera) September 12, 2014
Got @Giancarlo818 on my mind, hoping for the best news & a speedy recovery big guy!!
— Justin Turner (@redturn2) September 12, 2014
I hope you gone be ok @Giancarlo818 praying for you homie!
— Dee Gordon (@FlashGJr) September 12, 2014
Prayers go out for my boy @Giancarlo818
— Jimmy Rollins (@JimmyRollins11) September 12, 2014
Huge prayers to @Giancarlo818 #GetWellGiancarlo
— Bud Norris (@BudNorris25) September 12, 2014
Today there is many things to be praying about. But please take a min. and pray for @Giancarlo818
— Mike Dunn (@DunnForAll40) September 12, 2014 My heart goes out to @Giancarlo818 and his family. I will pray for your speedy recovery. Get well soon bro
— Jose Reyes (@lamelaza_7) September 12, 2014
Thoughts and prayers go out to @Giancarlo818! Hope you have a full and speedy recovery brother!
— Enrique Hernandez (@kikehndez) September 12, 2014
Praying for my teammate @Giancarlo818 for a healthy recovery. God Bless my teammate! . Resandoo. Por mi companero que este saludable
— Jordany Valdespin (@jordany023) September 12, 2014
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