History of Giancarlo Stanton in Timeline
"Giancarlo Cruz Michael Stanton, known as a powerful hitter in Major League Baseball, currently plays for the New York Yankees. Formerly with the Florida/Miami Marlins, he holds the franchise record for home runs. Standing at 6'6" and weighing 245 pounds, Stanton is a physically imposing presence on the field, known for his exceptional strength and batting prowess. His career highlights include exceeding 400 home runs, a feat unmatched by any other active player in the league."
August 21, 1935: Phil Cavarretta's Five-Hit Game
Phil Cavarretta achieved a five-hit, four-RBI game at the age of 19 years and 33 days old with the Chicago Cubs on August 21, 1935.
1937: Rudy York's August Home Run Record
During August 1937, Rudy York set a record for most home runs in a month, a feat later equaled by Stanton in August 2017.
November 8, 1989: Birth
Giancarlo Stanton was born on November 8, 1989.
1992: Barry Bonds Traded as Reigning MVP
Barry Bonds was the last reigning MVP to be traded before Stanton in 1992.
1993: Barry Bonds Joins Giants
Following his trade, Barry Bonds joined the San Francisco Giants in 1993.
September 17, 1995: Gary Sheffield's Five-Hit Game
Gary Sheffield, a former Marlin, had a five-hit, four-RBI game on September 17, 1995, at Colorado.
1996: Alex Rodriguez's Grand Slam
Alex Rodriguez hit his first career grand slam before his 21st birthday in 1996.
1996: Franchise Home Run Record
Stanton broke the Marlins franchise record for most home runs in a season in 1996, surpassing Gary Sheffield's previous record of 42.
1997: Andruw Jones' Grand Slam
Andruw Jones hit his first career grand slam before his 21st birthday in 1997.
1998: Sammy Sosa's Home Run Streak
In 1998, Sammy Sosa hit more home runs in a 35-game span than Stanton did during his hot streak in 2017.
2000: Franchise RBI Record
Stanton surpassed Preston Wilson's Marlins franchise record of 121 RBIs, set in 2000.
2001: Barry Bonds' Home Run Streak
Barry Bonds, in 2001, surpassed Stanton's home run pace over a 35-game period.
2003: Jose Reyes' Grand Slam
Jose Reyes hit his first career grand slam before his 21st birthday in 2003.
2004: Moyer's Previous Grand Slam Allowed
Jamie Moyer had not given up a grand slam since 2004 before Stanton's record-breaking homer.
2007: Drafted by the Florida Marlins
The Florida Marlins selected Stanton in the second round of the 2007 MLB draft.
2007: Signing with the Marlins
Stanton chose to sign with the Marlins instead of attending college, receiving a $475,000 signing bonus in 2007.
2007: 50 Home Run Club
Stanton became the first National League player since Prince Fielder in 2007 to hit 50 or more home runs in a season.
2008: Breakout Season in the Minor Leagues
Stanton had a successful 2008 season in the minor leagues, hitting 39 home runs with a .293 batting average, 97 RBIs, and a .993 OPS.
2009: Continued Success in the Minors and Arizona Fall League
Stanton continued to excel in the minor leagues in 2009, earning a promotion to the Jacksonville Suns and a spot in the All-Star Futures Game. He also briefly led the Arizona Fall League with a .478 batting average before an injury.
2009: Longest Home Run in MLB Since 2009
Stanton hit a 494-foot home run at Coors Field on August 17, 2012, the longest in MLB since 2009.
2009: 1,000 RBIs
Stanton reached 1,000 career RBIs in fewer games than any other player who debuted after 2009.
2009: Spring Training Invitation and Top Prospect Ranking
Stanton's performance in the minor leagues in 2008 earned him an invitation to the Marlins' spring training in 2009 and a No. 16 ranking on Baseball America's top 100 prospects list.
May 6, 2010: Massive Home Run
On May 6, 2010, Stanton hit a home run for the Jacksonville Suns that traveled an estimated 500 to 550 feet (150 to 170 m), clearing the scoreboard in center field.
June 6, 2010: Called Up to MLB
On June 6, 2010, the Florida Marlins announced that Stanton would be called up to MLB.
August 11, 2010: Impressive Performance Against the Nationals
Stanton had a standout performance against the Washington Nationals on August 11, 2010, going 5-for-5 with four RBIs, two doubles, and a home run.
September 6, 2010: Memorable Home Run Against Roy Oswalt
Stanton hit a memorable 435-foot home run against Roy Oswalt on September 6, 2010, after initially believing he had struck out on a foul tip.
2010: MLB Debut
Stanton made his MLB debut with the Marlins in 2010.
2010: All-Rookie Team Honors
Stanton was recognized for his strong rookie season in 2010 by being named to Baseball America's All-Rookie Team and the Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team.
July 6, 2011: First Walk-Off Home Run
Stanton hit his first career walk-off home run on July 6, 2011, against the Philadelphia Phillies.
2011: Home Run Highlights
In 2011, Stanton hit 11 no-doubt home runs, topping the National League. He also hit the longest home runs of the season at both Coors Field (494 feet) and Marlins Park (462 feet). His average home run distance was 413 feet with an off-bat speed of 107.2 mph.
2011: Home Run Streak at Coors Field
Stanton hit six home runs in as many games at Coors Field, dating back to 2011.
2011: Trip to Europe and Name Change
Stanton went on a trip to Europe during the 2011-2012 offseason, which inspired him to start using his first name, Giancarlo, professionally.
May 21, 2012: Record-Breaking Grand Slam
On May 21, 2012, Stanton hit a grand slam off Jamie Moyer that traveled 462 feet with an exit velocity of 122.4 mph, the fastest recorded by ESPN's Home Run Tracker at that time.
June 28, 2012: All-Star Selection and Injury
Stanton was selected for the 2012 MLB All-Star Game and planned to participate in the Home Run Derby. However, he underwent knee surgery on July 7, causing him to miss both events.
2012: Miami Marlins
The franchise changed its name to the Miami Marlins prior to the 2012 season.
2012: Name Change
Stanton officially switched from using "Mike Stanton" to "Giancarlo Stanton" before the 2012 season.
2012: Career Highs
During the 2012 season, Stanton achieved career highs in home runs with 37, batting average at .290, on-base percentage at .361, and a league-leading slugging percentage of .608.
April 27, 2013: First Homer and Hamstring Injury
Stanton hit his first home run of the 2013 season on April 27th, a 472-foot shot. Unfortunately, he was placed on the 15-day disabled list three days later due to a grade 2 hamstring injury.
June 10, 2013: Return from Injury
On June 10th, 2013, Stanton was reactivated from the disabled list after recovering from a hamstring injury.
June 17, 2013: 100 Career Home Runs
Stanton achieved a significant milestone on June 17, 2013, by hitting his 99th and 100th career home runs, becoming the 9th fastest player to reach that mark.
2013: World Baseball Classic
Giancarlo Stanton represented the United States in the World Baseball Classic in 2013.
2013: 50 Home Runs
Stanton became the first player since Chris Davis in 2013 to hit 50 home runs in a single season.
November 2014: Marlins Sign Stanton to Record Contract
In November 2014, the Marlins signed Stanton to a 13-year, $325 million contract, the richest total dollar value contract in team sports history at the time.
November 17, 2014: Record-Breaking Contract
The Marlins and Stanton agreed to a historic 13-year, $325 million contract extension on November 17, 2014, making it the most lucrative contract in sports history at the time.
2014: Season Highlights and Injury
In 2014, Stanton had several notable achievements, including a walk-off grand slam, a record-tying home run for the Marlins, and the longest home run in Marlins Park history. However, he suffered a season-ending injury on September 11th when he was hit in the face by a pitch.
2014: Hit in the Face
While playing for the Miami Marlins in 2014, Giancarlo Stanton was hit in the face by a pitch from Mike Fiers.
May 15, 2015: Monster Home Run
On May 15, 2015, Stanton hit a 474-foot line drive home run that landed in the camera well in Marlins Park, making it the second-longest home run of the season at that time.
2016: Home Run Derby Champion
Stanton dominated the 2016 Home Run Derby, setting a new record with 61 total home runs, including the 10 longest of the competition.
April 12, 2017: Splash Hit
On April 12, 2017, Stanton hit a home run into a pool located behind the left-center field wall at Marlins Park.
December 11, 2017: Traded to the Yankees
On December 11, 2017, the New York Yankees acquired Stanton from the Marlins, marking him as only the second player in MLB history to be traded after hitting 50 homers in a season.
2017: Last All-Star Selection before 2022
Giancarlo Stanton was selected to the All-Star Game in 2017, his last selection before being chosen again in 2022.
2017: Difficult Home Run Environment
In 2017, ESPN ranked Marlins Park among the toughest stadiums to hit a home run, highlighting the significance of Stanton's home run achievements that season.
2017: Impressive Stats
Stanton finished the 2017 season with 59 home runs, 132 RBIs, and a .281 batting average. He led the league in exit velocity (120.1 mph) and ISO (.350).
2017: National League MVP and Trade to the Yankees
Stanton won the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award in 2017 and was subsequently traded to the New York Yankees.
2017: World Baseball Classic
Giancarlo Stanton represented the United States in the World Baseball Classic in 2017.
2018: Yankees Debut
Giancarlo Stanton made his debut with the New York Yankees on Opening Day in 2018. He hit two home runs in the game, including one in his first at-bat.
2018: Breaking Records
In 2018, Giancarlo Stanton played 158 games and hit 38 home runs while striking out 211 times, breaking the Yankees record previously set by Aaron Judge. He also hit the ball with the highest exit velocity in the major leagues for the fourth consecutive year.
2018: First Postseason Home Run
In the 2018 AL Wild Card Game against the Oakland Athletics, Stanton hit his first career postseason home run.
2018: Transition to Designated Hitter
Stanton began to transition to the designated hitter role in 2018, playing 73 games in the outfield.
2019: Injury-Plagued Season
Stanton's 2019 season was hampered by injuries, including a biceps strain, a shoulder injury, and a knee injury. He played in only 59 at-bats.
2019: Limited Outfield Appearances
Stanton played only 13 games in the outfield in 2019 due to injuries and his transition to the designated hitter role.
2020: Return to the Outfield
After a long absence, Giancarlo Stanton returned to the outfield on July 30, playing left field against the Marlins. He had not played in the outfield during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season and had only played 13 games there in 2019 and 73 games in 2018 as he transitioned into the designated hitter role.
2020: First Home Run of the Season
Giancarlo Stanton hit the first home run of the delayed 2020 MLB season on Opening Day against the Washington Nationals.
2020: Grand Slam in ALDS
Stanton hit a grand slam in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the 2020 American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, leading the Yankees to a 9-3 victory.
May 2021: "Most Eligible Bachelor"
In May 2021, Stanton was referred to as "one of New York's most eligible bachelors" by the New York Post.
2021: Bounce-Back Season
Stanton had a bounce-back season in 2021 after two injury-riddled years, hitting 35 home runs and driving in 97 runs.
2022: Career Lows
Stanton experienced a down year in 2022, setting career lows in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage.
2022: All-Star Game MVP
Stanton was named the 2022 All-Star Game MVP after hitting a two-run home run.
2023: Career-Worst Season
Stanton had a career-worst season in 2023, setting career lows in several offensive categories, including batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS.
2023: Last Remaining Florida Marlin
With Miguel Cabrera's retirement in 2023, Giancarlo Stanton became the only remaining active player who had played for the Florida Marlins before the franchise changed its name to the Miami Marlins in 2012.
June 4, 2024: 150th Yankee Home Run
Giancarlo Stanton hit his 150th home run as a member of the New York Yankees on June 4, 2024, against Caleb Thielbar of the Minnesota Twins.
2024: Improved Performance
Stanton rebounded from his career-worst season in 2024, improving his offensive numbers across the board.