Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Giancarlo Stanton

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

Giancarlo Stanton is an American professional baseball player currently with the New York Yankees, primarily as a designated hitter. Previously, he played for the Florida/Miami Marlins, where he became the franchise's all-time home run leader. Known for his power hitting, Stanton is among the active MLB leaders in home runs, having surpassed 400. He is a right-handed batter and thrower, standing at 6'6" and weighing 245 pounds. He has also represented the United States in international baseball competitions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2007: Signed with the Marlins

In 2007, Giancarlo Stanton signed with the Florida Marlins after being drafted in the second round, receiving a $475,000 signing bonus, forgoing college enrollment.

2008: Minor League Success and Awards

In 2008, Giancarlo Stanton played for the Greensboro Grasshoppers, hitting 39 home runs with a .293 batting average and 97 RBIs. He received numerous post-season awards and was ranked 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 in batting average before being injured.

2009: Spring Training Invitation

In 2009, Giancarlo Stanton received an invitation to the Marlins' spring training after a successful 2008 minor league season.

2009: Yankees First American League Pennant Since 2009

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

May 6, 2010: Home Run Against Montgomery Biscuits

On May 6, 2010, playing for the Jacksonville Suns, Giancarlo Stanton hit a home run against the Montgomery Biscuits that cleared the scoreboard in center field, estimated to have traveled 500 to 550 feet.

June 6, 2010: Stanton Called Up To MLB

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

August 11, 2010: Five Hits and Four RBIs 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, becoming the second-youngest player to achieve this feat.

September 6, 2010: Home Run Against Roy Oswalt

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

2010: MLB Debut with the Marlins

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

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, impacting a scoreboard.

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 Home Run Derby.

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, marking his sixth home run in as many games at the stadium since 2011, and the longest in MLB since 2009.

2012: Career Highs in Multiple Stats

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

April 27, 2013: First Home Run of the Season

On April 27, 2013, Giancarlo Stanton hit his first home run of the season, reaching over the scoreboard he hit the previous season, and traveled 472 feet.

June 10, 2013: Re-activated from Disabled List

Giancarlo Stanton was re-activated from the 15-day disabled list on June 10, 2013, after recovering from a hamstring injury.

June 17, 2013: 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.

November 2014: Richest Contract in Team Sports History

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

November 17, 2014: Record-Breaking Contract Extension

On November 17, 2014, Giancarlo Stanton and the Marlins agreed to a 13-year, $325 million contract extension, the most lucrative in sports history at the time. The deal included a no-trade clause and an opt-out clause after he turns 30.

May 15, 2015: 474-Foot Home Run into Camera Well

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

2016: Home Run Derby Winner

In 2016, Giancarlo Stanton won the MLB Home Run Derby with a record-setting 61 total home runs, hitting the 10 longest home runs in the competition.

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 left-center field causing a fan to dive in for the ball. Despite his efforts, the Marlins lost the game to the Braves 5-4.

December 11, 2017: Stanton Acquired by 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. He is the second player in Major League history to be traded after a 50-homer season and the first reigning MVP to change teams since Barry Bonds in 1992-1993.

2017: Stanton selected to All-Star Game

Giancarlo Stanton was selected to his 5th career All-Star Game in 2017, with this being his first selection since then.

2017: National League MVP

In 2017, Giancarlo Stanton led MLB in home runs (59), RBIs (132), and slugging percentage (.631), earning the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award.

2017: Stanton hits go-ahead home run in World Baseball Classic

In 2017, during an elimination game against the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic, Giancarlo Stanton hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the fourth inning, helping secure a crucial win for Team USA. Team USA would go on to win in the championship game against Puerto Rico and earn their first World Baseball Classic title.

2022: Stanton named All-Star Game MVP

In 2022, Giancarlo Stanton was named the All-Star Game MVP after hitting a two-run home run in the 4th inning. It was his 5th career selection and his first with the Yankees.

June 4, 2024: Stanton hits his 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, leading the Yankees to their first American League pennant since 2009.