These Perfectly Timed Sports Photos Are Full Of Guts And Glory

The Moment You Realize You’re Not Going To The Club After Work

Photo Credit: Mike McGinnis/Getty Images

Never forget there was a time in Mike Stanton’s career when he didn’t wear a faceguard in the batter’s box. This is the moment he realized that was a huge mistake. The pitch broke his jaw, requiring surgery. He had to eat his steak through a straw for months.

Shortly after the injury, the Marlins gave Stanton a $325 million contract. Trust us, he’s worth every penny. The problem was they couldn’t actually afford to pay him, so they traded him to the Yankees for money and prospects.