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. He previously played for the Florida/Miami Marlins, where he holds the franchise record for all-time home runs. Stanton is a power hitter, standing at 6'6" and weighing 245 pounds, and is known for his impressive home run totals, being the only active player to have over 400 career home runs. He has also represented the United States in international competition.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1996: Alex Rodriguez's Grand Slam

Alex Rodriguez hit his first career grand slam before his 21st birthday in 1996, an achievement Giancarlo Stanton also accomplished in 2010.

1997: Andruw Jones' Grand Slam

Andruw Jones hit his first career grand slam before his 21st birthday in 1997, an achievement Giancarlo Stanton also accomplished in 2010.

2003: Jose Reyes' Grand Slam

Jose Reyes hit his first career grand slam before his 21st birthday in 2003, an achievement Giancarlo Stanton also accomplished in 2010.

2007: Signed with the Marlins

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

2008: Minor League Performance and Awards

In 2008, Giancarlo Stanton played for the Greensboro Grasshoppers, hitting 39 home runs with a .293 batting average. He received numerous post-season awards for his performance and was ranked highly among Baseball America's top prospects.

2009: Promotion to Jacksonville Suns and All-Star Selection

In 2009, Giancarlo Stanton began the season with the Jupiter Hammerheads and was later promoted to the Jacksonville Suns. He was selected for the All-Star Futures Game and played in the Arizona Fall League where he led the league with a .478 batting average before an injury.

2009: Marlins' Spring Training Invitation

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

2009: Longest Home Run Since 2009

On August 17, Giancarlo Stanton hit a 494-foot home run at Coors Field. The home run was the longest in MLB 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 and traveled an estimated 500 to 550 feet.

June 6, 2010: Call up to MLB

On June 6, 2010, the Florida Marlins announced that Giancarlo Stanton would be called up to MLB, making his debut on June 8.

August 11, 2010: 5-for-5 Game with Four RBIs

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: Favorite MLB At-Bat

On September 6, 2010, Giancarlo Stanton had his favorite MLB at-bat against Roy Oswalt, hitting a 435-foot home run after thinking he had struck out.

2010: MLB Debut

In 2010, Giancarlo Stanton made his Major League Baseball 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 Runs at Coors Field

On August 17, Giancarlo Stanton hit a 494-foot home run at Coors Field which was his sixth home run in as many games at Coors Field, dating back to 2011.

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. This made contact with a scoreboard in the outfield.

June 28, 2012: All-Star Game and Home Run Derby Selection

On June 28, 2012, Giancarlo Stanton confirmed he would play in the 2012 MLB All-Star Game and participate in the Home Run Derby.

2012: Career Highs in Home Runs and Batting Average

Giancarlo Stanton finished the 2012 season with 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, over the scoreboard he hit last season off Jamie Moyer, traveling an estimated 472 feet.

June 17, 2013: 100th Career Home Run

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

November 2014: Richest Contract in Sports History

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

November 17, 2014: Contract Extension with the Marlins

On November 17, 2014, the Marlins and Giancarlo Stanton agreed to a 13-year, $325 million contract extension, which at the time was the most lucrative contract in sports history. The deal included a no-trade clause.

May 15, 2015: 474-Foot Home Run at Marlins Park

On May 15, 2015, Giancarlo Stanton hit a 474-foot line drive to center field which landed in the camera well in Marlins Park. It was the second-longest home run of the season at that time.

2016: Home Run Derby Winner

In 2016, Giancarlo Stanton won the Home Run Derby with a record-setting 61 total home runs, hitting the 10 longest home runs of the competition. He also hit the longest home run of the MLB season at 504 feet, and had an exit velocity of 120.1 miles per hour.

December 11, 2017: Stanton Traded to the Yankees

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

2018: Stanton Debuts with Yankees, Hits 300th Home Run

In 2018, Stanton hit two home runs in his debut with the Yankees. Later, on August 30, 2018, Stanton hit his 300th career home run off Francisco Liriano.

2018: Stanton Hits First Postseason Home Run

In 2018, the Yankees clinched a wild card spot with a 100-62 record. In the AL Wild Card Game against the Oakland Athletics, Giancarlo Stanton hit his first career postseason home run, but the Yankees were later eliminated in the ALDS by the Red Sox.

2020: Stanton's Grand Slam and Postseason Performance

In 2020, Stanton hit a grand slam in Game 1 of the American League Division Series and continued to perform well throughout the postseason, hitting six home runs across seven games. Despite his efforts, the Yankees were eliminated by the Rays.

2022: Stanton Elected All-Star Starter and Wins MVP

In 2022, Giancarlo Stanton was elected to start the All-Star Game, his first selection since 2017 and his first with the Yankees. He hit a two-run home run in the 4th inning and was named the All-Star Game MVP.

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

On June 4, 2024, Stanton hit his 150th home run as a 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, leading the Yankees to their first American League pennant since 2009.

2024: Stanton Wins ALCS MVP and Advances to World Series

In 2024, Stanton hit four home runs against the Cleveland Guardians and won the ALCS MVP Award. The Yankees advanced to the 2024 World Series but lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games. Stanton hit two home runs in the World Series.