Lucas Duda, although standing at a monstrous 6-foot-4 and 255 pounds, is a gentle soul. Curtis Granderson has been documenting that fact throughout the 2015 season. Even before he took batting practice for Game 1 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Friday, he gave a friendly thumbs up to the crowd -- relaying to the city of Los Angeles that he comes in peace:

Lucas Duda greeting some familiar faces in the stands at Dodger Stadium as #Mets take the field for stretch. pic.twitter.com/Y1S4CG1w5Y — Adam Rubin (@AdamRubinESPN) October 9, 2015

But perhaps it was all a show, as the Mets first baseman proceeded to destroy a part of the stadium (and possibly an entire TV network) with one of his home runs:

Here's the sign that lost its R thanks to Lucas Duda BP HR, courtesy of @mattsergent pic.twitter.com/FDaiPIDiP4 #Dodgers #Mets — Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) October 10, 2015

And if not for the sign, it looks as if the ball may well have traveled completely out of the ballpark:

See the SportsNet sign in right field? Lucas Duda just knocked the "R" off during batting practice. pic.twitter.com/8l8XpTI60c — Adam Rubin (@AdamRubinESPN) October 10, 2015

So yes, go ahead and follow Lucas Duda, but not too closely ...