Kyle Stowers' historic 3-homer game led the Marlins to an 11-1 rout of the Orioles on July 14, 2025. Read how Stowers made history in the dominant win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
What a weekend for the Fish! While fans were still buzzing about the All-Star Futures Game, Kyle Stowers decided to create his own fireworks. The Marlins All-Star put on a legendary power display Sunday, launching three home runs and driving in six to lead an 11-1 demolition of the Baltimore Orioles. It was a statement game that sent a clear message: this offense can explode at any moment.
Kyle Stowers became the first Marlins player to hit three home runs in a single game since 2017.
Stowers was simply unstoppable. His three-homer performance was the engine behind an offensive onslaught that saw the Marlins rack up 15 hits and score in six different innings. But he wasn't alone. Otto Lopez added a homer of his own, Dane Myers chipped in with multiple hits, and starter Eury Pérez was sharp on the mound, cruising to a win. The dominant victory was a perfect way to cap the series and build momentum.
As the big-league club was lighting up the scoreboard, the front office was busy securing the future. With the 43rd overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Marlins selected Clemson outfielder Cam Cannarella. The 21-year-old is a scout's dream in center field, boasting a 60-grade glove and elite defensive instincts. But he's not just a defender; Cannarella posted a monster .353/.479/.530 slash line in his junior year, showing incredible plate discipline with more walks (52) than strikeouts (42). While the power (40-grade) is still developing, the combination of contact and defense gives him a sky-high ceiling.
Cannarella's selection is another major injection of talent into a farm system that's already on the rise. He joins a pipeline that recently saw prospects from the 2024 draft class get promoted and sent Thomas White and Joe Mack to represent the organization at the All-Star Futures Game. The strategy is clear: build a sustainable winner by drafting and developing high-upside talent. The addition of a polished, high-floor player like Cannarella is another significant step in that direction.
It's an exciting time to be a Marlins fan. The team is getting historic performances from its current stars, while simultaneously building a foundation for future success through the draft. With the offense clicking and a new top prospect in the fold, the rest of July and the second half of the season just got a whole lot more interesting. All eyes will be on Stowers to see if he can stay this hot, and on the farm to watch Cannarella begin his journey to Miami.
