Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Giancarlo Stanton

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Giancarlo Stanton made an impact.

Giancarlo Stanton is a professional baseball player currently playing for the New York Yankees as a designated hitter and outfielder. Previously, he played for the Florida/Miami Marlins, where he became their all-time home run leader. Standing at 6'6" and weighing 245 pounds, Stanton bats and throws right-handed. Notably, he is the only active MLB player with over 400 career home runs, marking him as a significant power hitter in the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1992: Barry Bonds' move to Giants

In 1992, Barry Bonds changed teams, subsequently becoming the first reigning MVP to change teams before Stanton.

1993: Barry Bonds' move to Giants

In 1993, Barry Bonds changed teams, subsequently becoming the first reigning MVP to change teams before Stanton.

2007: Stanton Signs with the Marlins

In 2007, Giancarlo Stanton was selected by the Florida Marlins in the second round of the MLB draft and signed with the team, receiving a $475,000 signing bonus.

2007: Prince Fielder's Home Run Milestone

In 2007, Prince Fielder became the first player in the National League to hit 50 or more home runs in a season.

2007: Drafted by the Marlins

In 2007, the Marlins selected Giancarlo Stanton in the second round of the MLB draft.

2008: Minor League Success

In 2008, Giancarlo Stanton played in the minor leagues, hitting 39 home runs with a .293 batting average for the Greensboro Grasshoppers. He received numerous post-season awards.

2009: Spring Training Invitation

In 2009, Giancarlo Stanton received an invitation to the Marlins' spring training.

2009: Promotion to Jacksonville Suns

In 2009, after a strong performance with the Jupiter Hammerheads, Giancarlo Stanton was promoted to the Jacksonville Suns and selected for the All-Star Futures Game. He also played in the Arizona Fall League.

2009: Yankees Last Pennant

The 2024 American League Championship Series MVP honors helped the Yankees secure their first American League pennant since 2009.

May 6, 2010: Home Run Against Montgomery Biscuits

On May 6, 2010, Giancarlo Stanton hit a home run against the Montgomery Biscuits that cleared the scoreboard in center field, traveling an estimated 500 to 550 feet.

June 6, 2010: Stanton Called Up to MLB

On June 6, 2010, the Florida Marlins announced Giancarlo Stanton would be called up to MLB.

August 11, 2010: 5-for-5 Game Against Nationals

On August 11, 2010, Giancarlo Stanton went 5-for-5 with four RBIs, two doubles, and a home run against the Washington Nationals. He became the second youngest player to collect five hits and four RBIs in a game.

September 6, 2010: Home Run Against Roy Oswalt

On September 6, 2010, Giancarlo Stanton hit a 435-foot home run against Roy Oswalt in Philadelphia after initially thinking he had struck out.

2010: MLB Debut

In 2010, Giancarlo Stanton made his MLB debut with the Marlins.

July 6, 2011: First Walk-Off Home Run

On July 6, 2011, Giancarlo Stanton hit his first walk-off home run against the Philadelphia Phillies.

2011: Home Run Distance

During the 2011 and 2012 seasons, Giancarlo Stanton was noted for his long home runs, including the longest home runs at Coors Field and Marlins Park.

May 21, 2012: Grand Slam off Jamie Moyer

On May 21, 2012, Giancarlo Stanton hit a grand slam off Jamie Moyer that traveled 462 feet with an exit velocity of 122.4 miles per hour, the fastest since ESPN's Home Run Tracker began tracking.

August 17, 2012: 494-Foot Home Run at Coors Field

On August 17, 2012, Giancarlo Stanton hit a 494-foot home run at Coors Field, the longest in MLB since 2009. This was his sixth home run at Coors Field in as many games, dating back to 2011.

2012: Career Highs in 2012 Season

In the 2012 season, Giancarlo Stanton achieved career highs in home runs (37), batting average (.290), on-base percentage (.361), and slugging percentage (.608).

April 27, 2013: First Homer of the Season

On April 27, 2013, Giancarlo Stanton hit his first home run of the season, which traveled an estimated 472 feet.

June 10, 2013: Re-activated From Disabled List

On June 10, 2013, Giancarlo Stanton was re-activated from the 15-day disabled list.

June 17, 2013: 100th Career Home Run

On June 17, 2013, Giancarlo Stanton hit his 99th and 100th career home runs in a game against the Detroit Tigers, making him the 9th fastest player to reach 100 career home runs.

2013: World Baseball Classic

In 2013, Stanton represented the United States internationally, including the World Baseball Classic.

2013: Stanton joins 50 Home Run Club

On August 27, 2013, Giancarlo Stanton became the first player since Chris Davis to hit 50 home runs in a single season.

November 2014: Richest Contract in Team Sports History

In November 2014, the Marlins signed Giancarlo Stanton to a 13-year contract extension worth $325 million, which was the richest total dollar value contract in team sports history at the time.

November 17, 2014: Record-Breaking Contract Extension

On November 17, 2014, Giancarlo Stanton agreed to a 13-year, $325 million contract extension with the Marlins, the most lucrative contract in sports history at the time.

May 15, 2015: Home Run into Camera Well

On May 15, 2015, Giancarlo Stanton hit a 474-foot line drive to center field which landed in the camera well in Marlins Park.

2016: Home Run Derby Winner

In 2016, Giancarlo Stanton won the Home Run Derby with a record-setting 61 total home runs. He also hit the longest home run of the season, at 504 feet.

April 12, 2017: Stanton hits two home runs

On April 12, 2017, Giancarlo Stanton hit two home runs, with the second landing in a pool behind the left-center field, causing a fan to dive in to retrieve the ball. Despite Stanton's efforts, the Marlins lost to the Braves 5–4.

December 11, 2017: Stanton Traded to Yankees

On December 11, 2017, Giancarlo Stanton was traded to the New York Yankees from the Miami Marlins along with cash considerations in exchange for Starlin Castro and minor leaguers Jorge Guzmán and José Devers.

2017: Stanton's Season Stats and Milestones

In 2017, Giancarlo Stanton finished the season with 59 home runs, 132 RBIs, and a .281 batting average. He also recorded the highest exit velocity at 120.1 miles per hour and the highest Isolated Power (ISO) at .350 in MLB.

2017: MVP Award

In 2017, Giancarlo Stanton won the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award and was traded to the Yankees.

2017: World Baseball Classic

In 2017, Stanton represented the United States internationally, including the World Baseball Classic.

2018: Stanton's Yankees Debut and Milestones

In 2018, Giancarlo Stanton hit two home runs in his debut with the Yankees on Opening Day. On May 15, 2018, Stanton collected his 1,000th career hit.

2018: Stanton's 2018 Season Stats

In 2018, Giancarlo Stanton played 158 games, finishing the year with a .266 batting average, 38 home runs, 34 doubles, and 100 RBIs. He also broke the Yankees record for strikeouts with 211.

2018: Transition to Designated Hitter

In 2018, Giancarlo Stanton played 73 games in the outfield as he transitioned into the designated-hitter role.

2018: AL Wild Card Game and ALDS

In 2018, the Yankees finished the season at 100–62 and clinched a wild card spot. In the AL Wild Card Game against the Oakland Athletics, Giancarlo Stanton hit his first career postseason home run, and while the Yankees won 7–2, they were later eliminated in the ALDS by the Red Sox.

2019: Limited Outfield Appearances

In 2019, Giancarlo Stanton played only 13 games in the outfield, primarily taking on the designated-hitter role.

2020: First Home Run of 2020 MLB Season

On July 23, 2020, Giancarlo Stanton opened the COVID-19 pandemic-delayed season with the first home run in MLB for the year, hit in the first inning of the Yankees' Opening Day game against the Washington Nationals off of Max Scherzer.

2020: Return to Outfield

On July 30, 2020, Giancarlo Stanton returned to the outfield after a long absence, playing left field against the Marlins.

2020: Grand Slam in ALDS Game 1

On October 5, 2020, in Game 1 of the American League Division Series, Giancarlo Stanton hit a grand slam in the ninth inning to help the Yankees win 9–3 over the Tampa Bay Rays.

2021: Bounce-Back Season and Wild Card Game

Giancarlo Stanton had a bounce-back season in 2021, batting .273/.354/.516 with 35 home runs and 97 RBIs. In the American League Wild Card Game, he went 3-for-4 with a home run against the Red Sox.

June 4, 2024: Stanton Hits 150th Yankee Home Run

On June 4, 2024, Giancarlo Stanton hit his 150th home run as a New York Yankee off Caleb Thielbar of the Minnesota Twins.

2024: American League Championship Series MVP

In 2024, Giancarlo Stanton earned American League Championship Series MVP honors, helping the Yankees secure their first American League pennant since 2009.

2024: ALCS MVP and World Series Berth

In 2024, during the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians, Giancarlo Stanton hit four home runs and had an OPS of 1.222 in five games, winning the LCS MVP Award. The Yankees advanced to the 2024 World Series.