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 with the New York Yankees as a designated hitter and outfielder. Previously with the Florida/Miami Marlins, he is their all-time home run leader. He is also the only active player to have over 400 career home runs. He is known for his impressive size and right-handed power.
1996: Alex Rodriguez's Grand Slam
On August 11, 2010, Giancarlo Stanton hit his first career grand slam before his 21st birthday along with Alex Rodriguez in 1996.
1997: Andruw Jones's Grand Slam
On August 11, 2010, Giancarlo Stanton hit his first career grand slam before his 21st birthday along with Andruw Jones in 1997.
2003: Jose Reyes's Grand Slam
On August 11, 2010, Giancarlo Stanton hit his first career grand slam before his 21st birthday along with Jose Reyes in 2003.
2004: Moyer had not given up a grand slam since 2004
On May 21, 2012, Giancarlo Stanton hit a grand slam off Jamie Moyer with an exit velocity of 122.4 miles per hour. Moyer had not given up a grand slam since 2004.
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.
2008: Minor League Performance
In 2008, Giancarlo Stanton played for the Greensboro Grasshoppers, hitting 39 home runs with a .293 batting average and 97 RBIs.
2009: Spring Training Invitation
In 2009, Giancarlo Stanton received an invitation to the Marlins' spring training.
May 6, 2010: Home Run against the 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, it was announced that Giancarlo Stanton would be called up to MLB by the Florida Marlins.
August 11, 2010: 5-for-5 game
On August 11, 2010, Giancarlo Stanton went 5-for-5 with four RBIs against the Washington Nationals, becoming 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's favorite MLB at-bat occurred against Roy Oswalt. After nearly striking out, Stanton hit a 435-foot home run.
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: Average Distance with Speed of 107.2 mph
In 2012, Giancarlo Stanton had an average distance (413 feet) and off-bat speed (107.2 mph) remained on-par with his 2011 campaign.
2011: 6th home run at Coors Field
On August 17, Stanton hit a 494-foot home run at Coors Field. The home run was his sixth home run 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 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 that he would play in the 2012 MLB All-Star Game and participate in the Home Run Derby.
2012: Career Highs
In 2012, Giancarlo Stanton finished the season with career highs in home runs, batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage.
April 27, 2013: First Homer of the Season
On April 27, 2013, Giancarlo Stanton hit his first home run of the season, traveling an estimated 472 feet.
June 10, 2013: Re-activation from Disabled List
On June 10, 2013, Giancarlo Stanton was re-activated from the 15-day disabled list 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, becoming the 9th fastest player to reach 100 career home runs.
2013: World Baseball Classic
In 2013, Stanton represented the United States in the World Baseball Classic.
November 2014: Richest Contract in Team Sports History
In November 2014, the Marlins signed Giancarlo Stanton to a 13-year contract worth $325 million, the richest total dollar value contract in team sports history at the time.
November 17, 2014: 13-year 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 that landed in the camera well in Marlins Park.
April 12, 2017: Home Run into Pool
On April 12, 2017, Giancarlo Stanton hit a home run that landed in a pool behind the left-center field.
December 11, 2017: Stanton Traded to Yankees
On December 11, 2017, Giancarlo Stanton was traded from the Marlins to the New York Yankees.
2017: Stanton's Record-Breaking Season
In 2017, Giancarlo Stanton finished the season with 59 home runs, 132 RBIs, and a .281 batting average. He also had the highest exit velocity and ISO in the MLB.
2017: World Baseball Classic
In 2017, Stanton represented the United States in the World Baseball Classic.
2018: Stanton's Yankees Debut and 1,000th Hit
In 2018, Giancarlo Stanton hit two home runs in his debut with the Yankees and collected his 1,000th hit.
2018: Stanton's 2018 Season Performance
In 2018, Giancarlo Stanton played 158 games with the Yankees, finishing with a .266 batting average, 38 home runs, and 100 RBIs, but also set a Yankees record for strikeouts.
2018: Stanton's Postseason Home Run
In 2018, during the AL Wild Card Game, Giancarlo Stanton hit his first career postseason home run, contributing to the Yankees' win. The Yankees were later eliminated in the ALDS.
2020: Stanton's Opening Day Home Run
In 2020, Giancarlo Stanton opened the pandemic-delayed MLB season with the first home run, hit in the first inning of the Yankees' Opening Day game.
2020: Stanton Returns to Outfield
In 2020, Giancarlo Stanton returned to the outfield after a long absence, playing left field against the Marlins.
2020: Stanton's Grand Slam in ALDS Game 1
On October 5, 2020, Giancarlo Stanton hit a grand slam in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the ALDS, helping the Yankees win against the Tampa Bay Rays.
2021: Stanton's Bounce-Back Season
In 2021, Giancarlo Stanton had a bounce-back season, batting .273 with 35 home runs and 97 RBIs.
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.
June 4, 2024: Stanton's 150th Yankee Home Run
On June 4, 2024, Giancarlo Stanton hit his 150th home run as a Yankee.
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's 2024 Season Performance
In 2024, Giancarlo Stanton had a bounce-back season, with a .233 batting average, .298 on-base percentage, and .476 slugging percentage.
2024: Stanton Wins ALCS MVP Award
In 2024, Giancarlo Stanton won the ALCS MVP Award after hitting four home runs against the Cleveland Guardians, leading the Yankees to the World Series.
