But thanks to a swing by New York Yankees star Giancarlo Stanton during Tuesday night's loss to the Baltimore Orioles, fans everywhere were able to feel a sense of commonality, as New York's designated hitter whiffed on a pitch that was nowhere near the strike zone.

During this Tuesday's game between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles, veteran slugger Giancarlo Stanton swung at a ball that was so far away from the strike zone it looked like a first pitch attempt from 50 Cent.

What should have been a clean hit for Austin Wells 99.9 percent of the time instead turned into a fielder’s choice that loomed large in an eventual 2-0 loss.

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton gave his critics some ammunition during his team's Monday matchup against the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles

Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton had a two-run double in his first at-bat Tuesday, then was hitless with a strikeout in his next three. AP NEW YORK — It shouldn’t be insulting to Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton to point out something that’s been obvious for years.