Giancarlo Stanton's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Giancarlo Stanton.

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

August 21, 1935: Phil Cavarretta's Record

On August 11, 2010, Stanton went 5-for-5 with four RBIs, two doubles, and a home run against the Washington Nationals. He became the second youngest player to collect five hits and four RBIs in a game, and the youngest to do it since Phil Cavarretta on August 21, 1935.

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.

September 17, 1995: Gary Sheffield's Feat

On August 11, 2010, Stanton went 5-for-5 with four RBIs, two doubles, and a home run against the Washington Nationals. 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: Alex Rodriguez First Grand Slam

Stanton's first MLB home run was a grand slam off of Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Garza. In addition, Stanton became the fourth player in the past 25 years to hit his first career grand slam before his 21st birthday along with Jose Reyes (2003), Andruw Jones (1997) and Alex Rodriguez (1996).

1997: Andruw Jones First Grand Slam

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.

2003: Jose Reyes First Grand Slam

2004: Moyer's Grand Slam Drought Ended

On May 21, 2012, Stanton hit a grand slam off Jamie Moyer, ending Moyer's drought of not giving up a grand slam since 2004.

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.

2008: Post-Season Awards and Prospect Ranking

In 2008, Stanton won numerous post-season awards for his performance in the minor league season and was placed at number 16 on Baseball America's top 100 prospects list.

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: Longest Home Run in MLB Since 2009

On August 17, 2012, Stanton hit a 494-foot home run at Coors Field, which was the longest home run in MLB since 2009.

May 6, 2010: Home Run Against Montgomery Biscuits

On May 6, 2010, Stanton hit a home run against the Montgomery Biscuits that cleared the scoreboard in center field and traveled an estimated 500 to 550 feet (150 to 170 m).

August 11, 2010: 5-for-5 Game Against the Washington Nationals

2010: All-Rookie Team Selection

In 2010, Stanton was named an outfielder on Baseball America's All-Rookie Team and the Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team, recognizing his outstanding performance in his debut season.

July 6, 2011: First Walk-Off Home Run

On July 6, 2011, Stanton hit his first walk-off home run against the Philadelphia Phillies, marking a memorable moment in his career.

2011: Previous Home Runs at Coors Field

On August 17, 2012, Stanton hit a 494-foot home run at Coors Field. The home run 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, Stanton hit a grand slam off Jamie Moyer that traveled 462 feet with an exit velocity of 122.4 miles per hour, the fastest since ESPN's Home Run Tracker began tracking.

April 27, 2013: First Homer of the Season

On April 27, 2013, Stanton hit his first home run of the season, putting it over the scoreboard he hit last season off Jamie Moyer, traveling an estimated 472 feet.

June 17, 2013: 100th Career Home Run

On June 17, 2013, Stanton hit two home runs, including his 100th career home run, making him the 9th fastest player to reach this milestone.

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.

May 15, 2015: Home Run to Center Field in Marlins Park

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

2016: Home Run Derby Win

In 2016, despite not being selected to the All-Star Game, 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 the competitors.

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: 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.

2017: National League MVP Award

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

2017: All-Star Game Selection

In 2017, Stanton was selected to his 5th career All-Star Game.

2017: Go-Ahead Home Run

In 2017, during an elimination game against the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic, Stanton launched a go-ahead two-run home run off of Ervin Santana, helping secure a crucial win for Team USA.

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).

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.

2024: ALCS MVP honors

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

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.