According to Statcast™, Stanton's home run had an exit velocity of 117 mph and a launch angle of 23 degrees.
The ball hit off an advertisement on the lower part of the scoreboard.
Entering Saturday, only 10 batted balls had an exit velocity of 117 mph or higher this season, including a Stanton single against Washington on April 10. Colorado's Carlos Gonzalez hit the only other home run with an exit velocity of at least 117 mph on April 4 against Arizona.
It was the sixth home run of at least 460 feet in the Major Leagues this season.
Saturday marked Stanton's first game at Miller Park since being hit in the face by former Brewers right-hander Mike Fiers on Sept. 11, 2014.
Andrew Gruman is a contributor to MLB.com who covered the Marlins on Saturday. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
Stanton hits scoreboard with 462-foot HR
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