PHOTO: Giancarlo Stanton shows off brutal damage to face

Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton suffered multiple facial injuries after being hit in the face with a pitch last week. The facial fractures and dental damage underscored what was an ugly scene, as Stanton was stretchered off the field following the incident. 

On Tuesday, after a few days of recovery, Stanton posted a photo of the immediate impact and recovery progress on his banged-up mug.

(Warning: If you're grossed out by blood, there is quite a bit of it.)

In spite of the wounds, Stanton remains adamant he will return to the field before the season ends.