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OUT: âAccounting firms say their adoption of cutting-edge technology may make accounting more appealing as a career to young people who have grown up with high tech as an everyday part of life.


IN: Giancarlo Stanton faces live pitching for first time since he was hit in face
Updated FEB 26, 2015 5:13p ET

JUPITER, Fla. -- Miami Marlins All-Star slugger Giancarlo Stanton saw live pitching for the first time since a fastball to the face prematurely ended his 2014 season.

Stanton watched five pitches from All-Star right-hander Henderson Alvarez before tracking another five from left-hander Brad Hand during live batting practice on Thursday morning as fans, media and teammates looked on.

''I wanted to minimize any expectations on either side,'' Stanton said. ''I didn't think I would have any thought about it, and I didn't when I was in there.''

On Sept. 11, 2014, Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Mike Fiers' 88 mph fastball struck Stanton on the left side of his face. It would require multiple facial and dental procedures.

Thursday marked the first time batters stood at the plate to face live pitching after days — perhaps even months — of hitting in the cages over the offseason. Two years ago, Stanton took a pitch to the back of the head from ace Jose Fernandez in a similar live pitching situation.

Alvarez admitted to being ''a little bit nervous.'' He threw only fastballs outside. Alvarez had been told by Stanton that he wouldn’t be swinging.

''There's a lot of guys that don't swing in those things,'' manager Mike Redmond said. ''When he gets ready to take swings he'll swing. He was just tracking balls as were a lot of guys. … It's great to see him back out there knowing what he went through and he’s feeling good and he’s healthy. It was great seeing him get in there. I know the anticipation for everyone has been a big buildup, so it was good to see him get in there and now we can hopefully move on.''

Before his turn for BP with the other projected Marlins starters, Stanton couldn't find his batting helmet, so a Marlins representative retrieved last year's for him to use at the plate. His new customized one, designed by Schutt Sports with a protective faceguard, hadn't yet arrived. Stanton said it should be coming in later in the day and plans on using it the next time he bats.

Not only does the bar create a G initial, but it can also withstand 90-100 mph pitches. He didn't feel comfortable enough with the type St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jason Heyward wears. His resembles a football helmet’s carbon steel frame.

''Vision's No. 1,'' Stanton said. ''Protection, vision. I wasn't fond of that across my face the whole time. Like I said, I bounced some ideas, figured out what would work, still be safe enough and that’s what I came up with.''

Asked whether he would've swung with the new helmet on Thursday, Stanton said no. As for how the live BP stacked up to the expectation of it?

''Exactly as I thought,'' Stanton said.

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assistant: Miami Marlins All-Star Giancarlo Stanton saw live pitching on Thursday for the first time since a fastball to the face ended his 2014 season.