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 for the New York Yankees, previously playing for the Florida/Miami Marlins. Known for his impressive size (6'6", 245 lbs) and right-handed power, Stanton holds the Marlins' all-time home run record and is the only active player to surpass 450 career home runs. He has also represented the United States in international baseball competitions. Stanton legally changed his name from Mike Stanton in 2012.

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1937: Ties HR Record

During the August 29, 2017 game versus the Washington Nationals, Giancarlo Stanton hit his 18th home run of the month, tying Rudy York for the most home runs in August, a record set in 1937.

2000: Breaks Franchise RBI Record

On September 23, 2017, Giancarlo Stanton hit his 57th home run and drove in four runs versus Arizona, giving him 125 RBIs on the season and passing Preston Wilson's franchise record of 121 set in 2000.

2007: Signed with the Marlins

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

2007: Selected in the MLB draft

In 2007, the Marlins selected Stanton in the second round of the MLB draft after he graduated from Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles.

2007: First in National League Since Prince Fielder

In 2017, Giancarlo Stanton became the first player in the National League since Prince Fielder in 2007 to hit 50 or more home runs in a season.

2009: Stanton reaches 1,000 RBI

During a game against the Colorado Rockies on July 15, 2024, Stanton recorded his 1,000th RBI, becoming the second-fastest player to reach 1,000 career RBIs among those who debuted after 2009, in just 1,476 games.

2009: Spring Training Invitation

In 2009, Stanton received an invitation to the Marlins' spring training, marking a step forward in his professional baseball career.

2009: Promotion to Jacksonville Suns and All-Star Futures Game Selection

In 2009, Stanton's performance with the Jupiter Hammerheads led to a promotion to the Jacksonville Suns, and he was selected for the All-Star Futures Game. Later in the off-season, he played in the Arizona Fall League.

2009: Yankees' First American League Pennant Since 2009

In 2024, Stanton earned American League Championship Series MVP honors to lift the Yankees to their first American League pennant since 2009.

June 6, 2010: Announcement of MLB Call-Up

On June 6, 2010, the Florida Marlins announced that Stanton would be called up to MLB, marking a significant milestone in his career.

2010: MLB Debut with the Marlins

In 2010, Stanton made his Major League Baseball debut with the Marlins, marking a significant step in his professional baseball career.

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

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

2013: Stanton First to Hit 50 Home Runs Since Chris Davis

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

November 2014: Richest Contract in Team Sports History

In November 2014, the Marlins signed Stanton to a contract worth $325 million over 13 years, which was 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, Stanton and the Marlins agreed to a 13-year, $325 million contract extension, which was then the most lucrative contract in sports history. The deal included a no-trade clause and an opt-out clause after he turned 30.

2014: Stanton Hit by Fiers Again

On June 4, 2018, while playing the Detroit Tigers, pitcher Mike Fiers, who hit Giancarlo Stanton in the face in 2014, hit him again, angering Stanton, who then hit a home run in his next at-bat.

April 12, 2017: Stanton hits two home runs against the Braves

On April 12, 2017, Giancarlo Stanton hit two home runs against the Braves, with the second landing in a pool behind left-center field, prompting a fan to retrieve the ball. The Marlins, however, lost the game 5-4.

December 11, 2017: Stanton Traded to the Yankees

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

2017: League MVP

Giancarlo Stanton is one of two players to win an All-Star Game MVP (2022), a League MVP (2017, NL), and a Championship Series MVP in a career.

2017: ESPN Ranks Marlins Park as Difficult Stadium

In 2017, ESPN ranked Marlins Park as one of the six most difficult stadiums in which to hit a home run, enhancing the cachet of Stanton's historic season.

2017: Stanton Finishes Season Strong

In 2017, Giancarlo Stanton finished the season with 59 home runs, 132 RBIs, and a .281 batting average. He had the highest exit velocity at 120.1 mph and the highest Isolated Power (ISO) at .350 among MLB players.

2018: Stanton's Performance in 2018 Season

In 2018, Giancarlo Stanton played 158 games, finishing with a .266 batting average, 38 home runs, 34 doubles, and 100 RBIs. He also broke the Yankees record for strikeouts with 211. He tied for the major league lead in sacrifice flies (10).

2018: Stanton's Debut with the Yankees

In his debut with the Yankees in 2018, Giancarlo Stanton hit two home runs, including one in his first at-bat on Opening Day.

2018: Stanton's First Postseason Home Run

In the 2018 AL Wild Card Game against the Oakland Athletics, Giancarlo Stanton hit his first career postseason home run off of Blake Treinen. The Yankees won but were later eliminated in the ALDS.

2019: Injuries plague Stanton

In 2019, Giancarlo Stanton was placed on the injured list multiple times due to a biceps strain and a knee injury, missing the London series against Boston Red Sox. He finished the season batting .288/.403/.492 with three home runs in 59 at-bats.

2020: Stanton's Grand Slam in ALDS Game 1

In Game 1 of the 2020 American League Division Series on October 5, Giancarlo Stanton hit a grand slam in the ninth inning, helping the Yankees win 9-3 over the Tampa Bay Rays.

2020: Stanton Opens 2020 Season with Home Run

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: Stanton Returns to Outfield

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

2021: Stanton's Bounce-Back Season

After two years of injury-riddled seasons, Giancarlo Stanton had a bounce-back season in 2021, batting .273/.354/.516 with 35 home runs and 97 RBIs.

2022: All Star Game MVP

Giancarlo Stanton is one of two players to win an All-Star Game MVP (2022), a League MVP (2017, NL), and a Championship Series MVP in a career.

2022: Stanton Named All-Star Game MVP

On July 8, 2022, Giancarlo Stanton was elected to start the All-Star Game in the outfield, his first selection since 2017 and first with the Yankees. He hit a two-run home run and was named the 2022 All-Star Game MVP.

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

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

2024: Last Active Florida Marlins Player

In 2024, Giancarlo Stanton became the last active player on an MLB roster who had played for the Florida Marlins.

2024: Stanton Has Bounce Back Season

In 2024, Giancarlo Stanton had a bit of a bounce-back season, batting .233/ .298/.476, with an OPS of .774, while also hitting 27 home runs and 72 RBIs.

2024: Stanton Wins ALCS MVP

In the 2024 ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians, Giancarlo Stanton hit four home runs, winning the LCS MVP Award as the Yankees advanced to the 2024 World Series.