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 designated hitter and outfielder currently playing for the New York Yankees in MLB. 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. He is also the only active player to have over 400 career home runs and has represented the United States internationally in baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

August 21, 1935: Phil Cavarretta with five hits and four RBIs

On August 11, 2010, Giancarlo Stanton became the second youngest player to collect five hits and four RBIs in a game, and the youngest to do it since 1935 when Phil Cavarretta did so at 19 years and 33 days old.

1992: Barry Bonds changes teams

In 1992, Barry Bonds changed teams and was Stanton's former hitting coach.

1993: Barry Bonds changes teams

In 1993, Barry Bonds changed teams and was Stanton's former hitting coach.

September 17, 1995: Gary Sheffield had five hits and four RBIs

On August 11, 2010, Giancarlo Stanton is only the second Marlin with five hits and four RBIs in the same game, joining Gary Sheffield, who did it on September 17, 1995.

1996: First career grand slam before his 21st birthday

In 2010, Giancarlo Stanton became the fourth player in the past 25 years to hit his first career grand slam before his 21st birthday along with Alex Rodriguez in 1996.

1997: First career grand slam before his 21st birthday

In 2010, Giancarlo Stanton became the fourth player in the past 25 years to hit his first career grand slam before his 21st birthday along with Andruw Jones in 1997.

2003: First career grand slam before his 21st birthday

In 2010, Giancarlo Stanton became the fourth player in the past 25 years to hit his first career grand slam before his 21st birthday along with Jose Reyes in 2003.

2004: Jamie Moyer hadn't given up a grand slam

On May 21, 2012, Stanton hit a grand slam off Jamie Moyer who hadn't given up a grand slam since 2004.

2007: Selected in the 2007 MLB Draft

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

2007: Stanton Drafted by the Florida Marlins in 2007

In 2007, The Florida Marlins selected Giancarlo Stanton in the second round, with the 76th overall selection, in the 2007 MLB draft and he received a $475,000 signing bonus.

2009: Promotion to the Jacksonville Suns in 2009

In 2009, Giancarlo Stanton began the season with the Jupiter Hammerheads and was later promoted to the Jacksonville Suns. He was also selected for the All-Star Futures Game.

2009: Invitation to Marlins' Spring Training in 2009

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

2009: Yankees Pennant since 2009

In 2024, Giancarlo Stanton 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: Announcement of MLB Call-Up

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

August 11, 2010: Stanton Goes 5-for-5 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.

September 6, 2010: Favorite MLB At-Bat Against Roy Oswalt

On September 6, 2010, Giancarlo Stanton had his favorite MLB at-bat against Roy Oswalt in Philadelphia, hitting a 435-foot home run after nearly striking out.

2010: MLB Debut in 2010

In 2010, Giancarlo Stanton made his Major League Baseball debut with the Marlins.

July 6, 2011: First Walk-Off Home Run in 2011

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

2011: Home runs in 2011

On August 17, 2012, Stanton hit a 494-foot home run at Coors Field, it was his sixth home run at Coors Field, in as many games, dating back to 2011.

May 21, 2012: Grand Slam off Jamie Moyer in 2012

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.

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

On June 28, 2012, Giancarlo Stanton confirmed his participation in the 2012 MLB All-Star Game and the Home Run Derby.

2012: Career Highs in 2012

Giancarlo Stanton finished the 2012 season with career highs in home runs, batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage.

April 27, 2013: First Homer of the 2013 Season

On April 27, 2013, Giancarlo Stanton hit his first home run of the season, putting it over the scoreboard he hit the previous season off Jamie Moyer, traveling an estimated 472 feet.

June 10, 2013: Re-activated on June 10, 2013

After being placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a grade 2 hamstring injury, Giancarlo Stanton was re-activated on June 10, 2013.

June 17, 2013: Stanton Hits 100th Career Home Run

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

2013: Stanton plays in World Baseball Classic

In 2013, Giancarlo Stanton represented the United States in the World Baseball Classic.

November 2014: Signed Richest Contract in Sports History

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

November 17, 2014: Signed $325 Million Extension in 2014

On November 17, 2014, Giancarlo Stanton and the Marlins agreed to a 13-year, $325 million contract extension, which included a no-trade clause.

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

In 2016, Giancarlo Stanton won the Home Run Derby with 61 total home runs, setting a new record for most home runs in a single Derby and hitting the longest home run of the MLB season, a 504-foot home run.

April 12, 2017: Stanton hits two home runs

On April 12, 2017, Giancarlo Stanton hit two home runs against the Braves, with the second landing in a pool, prompting a fan to retrieve it. Despite Stanton's performance, the Marlins lost the game 5-4.

December 11, 2017: Stanton traded to the Yankees

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

2017: Stanton plays in World Baseball Classic

In 2017, Giancarlo Stanton represented the United States in the World Baseball Classic.

2017: Awarded MVP in 2017

In 2017, Stanton led MLB in home runs, RBIs, and slugging percentage, winning the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award.

2017: Stanton hits home run in World Baseball Classic

In 2017, during an elimination game at the World Baseball Classic, Stanton hit a go-ahead two-run home run for Team USA.

2018: Stanton's 2018 season performance

In 2018, Giancarlo Stanton played 158 games, finishing with a .266 batting average, 38 home runs, and 100 RBIs. He also set a Yankees record with 211 strikeouts.

2018: Stanton debuts with the Yankees

In 2018, Stanton debuted with the Yankees, hitting two home runs, including one on his first at-bat. On May 15, Stanton collected his 1,000th hit. On August 30, Stanton hit his 300th career home run.

2018: Stanton played 73 outfield games

In 2018, Stanton played in 73 outfield games.

2019: Stanton plays 13 outfield games

In 2019, Stanton played in 13 outfield games.

2020: Stanton's performance in the 2020 ALDS

In Game 1 of the 2020 American League Division Series on October 5, Stanton hit a grand slam. He continued his strong performance with multiple home runs throughout the series, but the Yankees were eliminated by the Rays.

2020: Stanton opens 2020 season with a home run

On July 23, 2020, Stanton opened the COVID-19 pandemic-delayed MLB season with the first home run of the year, hit in the first inning against the Washington Nationals.

2020: Stanton returns to the outfield

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

2021: Stanton has bounce-back season in 2021

Stanton had a bounce-back 2021 season, batting .273/.354/.516 with 35 home runs and 97 RBIs.

2022: Stanton named All-Star Game MVP

In 2022, Stanton was elected to start the All-Star Game, his first selection with the Yankees, and was named the All-Star Game MVP after hitting a two-run home run.