On Thursday night, an article published by long-time Diamondbacks beat writer Nick Piecoro set the D-backs fanbase into a frenzy. I’m sure everyone is aware of the article and its contents at this point, but on the off chance you haven’t, please read it here before reading further.

Ketel Marte took a few slow steps out of the batter’s box, appreciating his handiwork. His hard liner covered 445 feet in about five seconds flat, landing five rows deep in the second deck in left field here at Globe Life Field.