New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is making waves in the 2024 MLB season with his incredible power at the plate. In a recent game against the Houston Astros, Stanton unleashed a monster hit, sending the ball flying with unmatched velocity.

During the third inning, Stanton faced off against Astros rookie starter Spencer Arrighetti, who delivered a 1-2 curveball. Stanton connected perfectly with the pitch, sending the ball rocketing towards left field. The only question was whether the ball would stay fair. To everyone's delight, it did, and Stanton began his trot around the bases, increasing the Yankees' lead to 5-1 with his solo homer.

Stanton's remarkable feat didn't end there. In the same game, he went back-to-back with teammate Aaron Judge, who had hit a home run to right center in the previous at-bat. Earlier in the first inning, Juan Soto also contributed with a home run, giving the Yankees an early lead.

The true magnitude of Stanton's blast was revealed when Statcast measured the exit velocity, clocking it at a staggering 119.9 mph. This officially makes it the hardest-hit ball in the entire 2024 MLB season so far. The previous record was set by Stanton himself on Tuesday night, when he smashed a 447-foot home run off Justin Verlander, reaching an exit velocity of 118.8 mph in a 10-3 victory.

It comes as no surprise that Stanton is no stranger to breaking the radar gun with his powerful swings. This recent solo shot is the third hardest-hit home run in the Statcast era, which began in 2015. Stanton's highest exit velocity on a home run occurred in 2018, when he crushed a remarkable 121.7 mph homer against the Texas Rangers. He also holds the second-highest exit velocity with a 121.3 mph home run against the Washington Nationals in July 2020.

The New York Yankees are hopeful that Stanton can stay healthy throughout the remainder of the 2024 season, as his power at the plate strikes fear in the hearts of pitchers. Despite his history of injuries, Stanton is determined to remain available to his team. While some fans have criticized his lack of hustle on the bases, there is no denying that Stanton's greatest asset lies in his ability to showcase extraordinary power, as he did on Wednesday night.

With every swing, Giancarlo Stanton proves why he is one of the most feared hitters in the game, and baseball fans around the world eagerly await his next awe-inspiring display of power.