History of Giancarlo Stanton in Timeline

Giancarlo Stanton is a professional baseball designated hitter and outfielder for the New York Yankees. Previously with the Florida/Miami Marlins, he holds the franchise record for all-time home runs. Standing tall at 6'6" and weighing 245 pounds, Stanton bats and throws right-handed. He's known for his exceptional power hitting and is the only active player to have hit over 400 career home runs in MLB. He has also represented the United States internationally in baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

August 21, 1935: Youngest to collect five hits and four RBIs in a game

On August 11, 2010, against the Washington Nationals, Stanton went 5-for-5 with four RBIs, two doubles and a home run. He became the second youngest player to collect five hits and four RBIs in a game, and the youngest to do it since 1935 (Phil Cavarretta, who was 19 years and 33 days old with the Chicago Cubs on August 21, 1935).

November 8, 1989: Giancarlo Stanton's Birth

On November 8, 1989, Giancarlo Cruz-Michael Stanton, also known as Mike Stanton, was born. He is an American professional baseball designated hitter and outfielder.

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September 17, 1995: Gary Sheffields five hits and four RBIs

On August 11, 2010, against the Washington Nationals, Stanton went 5-for-5 with four RBIs, two doubles and a home run. Stanton also is just the second Marlin with five hits and four RBIs in the same game, joining Gary Sheffield, who did it on September 17, 1995, at Colorado.

1996: First Career Grand Slam

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 (1996), Andruw Jones (1997) and Jose Reyes (2003).

1997: First Career Grand Slam

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 (1996), Andruw Jones (1997) and Jose Reyes (2003).

2003: First Career Grand Slam

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 (1996), Andruw Jones (1997) and Jose Reyes (2003).

2004: Jamie Moyer's Grand Slam drought ends

On May 21, 2012, Stanton hit a grand slam off Jamie Moyer that traveled 462 feet (141 m) with an exit velocity of 122.4 miles per hour (197.0 km/h), the fastest since ESPN's Home Run Tracker began tracking. Moyer had not given up a grand slam since 2004.

2007: Signing 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.

2008: Minor League Performance

In 2008, Giancarlo Stanton played for the Greensboro Grasshoppers, hitting 39 home runs with a .293 batting average, 97 RBIs, and a .993 OPS. He received numerous post-season awards for his performance in the minor league season.

2009: Promotion to Jacksonville Suns

In 2009, Giancarlo Stanton began the season with the Jupiter Hammerheads and was later promoted to the Jacksonville Suns after batting .294 with 12 home runs and 39 RBIs. He was selected for the All-Star Futures Game and played in the Arizona Fall League.

2009: Spring Training Invitation

In 2009, Giancarlo Stanton received an invitation to the Marlins' spring training following his performance in the 2008 minor league season.

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.

2009: 494-Foot Home Run at Coors Field longest in MLB since 2009

On August 17, 2012, Giancarlo Stanton hit a 494-foot home run at Coors Field, the longest in MLB since 2009. This was his sixth home run at Coors Field in as many games, dating back to 2011.

May 6, 2010: Home Run against Montgomery Biscuits

On May 6, 2010, while playing for the Jacksonville Suns, 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, making his debut on June 8.

August 11, 2010: 5-for-5 game against the 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: Favorite At-Bat

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

2010: MLB Debut

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

2010: All-Rookie Team Selections

In 2010, Giancarlo Stanton was named an outfielder on Baseball America's All-Rookie Team and the Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team.

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: Comparison with 2011 Season

According to HitTrackerOnline, Stanton belted 11 no-doubt home runs, the most in the National League and sixth most in the major leagues. Stanton hit the longest home runs of the season at Coors Field (494 feet) for 2nd straight season, and Marlins Park (462 feet). His average distance (413 feet) and off-bat speed (107.2 mph) remained on-par with his 2011 campaign.

2011: 494-Foot Home Run at Coors Field longest in MLB since 2009

On August 17, 2012, Giancarlo Stanton hit a 494-foot home run at Coors Field, the longest in MLB since 2009. This was his sixth home run at Coors Field in as many games, 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, impacting a scoreboard in the outfield.

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

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

July 7, 2012: Knee Injury and Surgery

On July 7, 2012, Giancarlo Stanton left a game due to knee soreness and subsequently had surgery, causing him to miss the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list on July 14.

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, the longest in MLB since 2009. This was his sixth home run at Coors Field in as many games, dating back to 2011.

2012: Career Highs in 2012

In the 2012 season, 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 Homer of the Season

On April 27, 2013, Giancarlo Stanton hit his first home run of the season, which traveled an estimated 472 feet.

June 10, 2013: Re-activated from Disabled List

On June 10, 2013, Giancarlo Stanton was re-activated from the 15-day disabled list after recovering from a grade 2 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.

November 2014: Richest Contract in Team Sports History

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

November 17, 2014: Contract Extension with Marlins

On November 17, 2014, Giancarlo Stanton and the Marlins agreed to a 13-year, $325 million contract extension, which was 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: Home Run into Camera Well

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

2016: Home Run Derby Win

In 2016, Giancarlo Stanton won the Home Run Derby with a record-setting 61 total home runs. He hit the 10 longest home runs and 18 of the 19 longest among all competitors.

April 12, 2017: Stanton hits two home runs

On April 12, 2017, Giancarlo Stanton hit two home runs during a game. The second home run landed in a pool behind the left-center field, leading a fan to dive in to retrieve the ball. The Marlins ultimately lost the game to the Braves with a score of 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 along with cash considerations. In return, the Marlins received Starlin Castro, Jorge Guzmán, and José Devers. Stanton is the second player in Major League history to be traded after a 50-homer season.

2017: National League MVP Award

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

June 4, 2024: Stanton hits his 150th Yankee home run

On June 4, 2024, Giancarlo Stanton hit his 150th home run as a member of the New York Yankees. The home run came off Caleb Thielbar of the Minnesota Twins.

2024: American League Championship Series MVP Honors

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