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 player currently playing for the New York Yankees as a designated hitter and outfielder. He previously played for the Florida/Miami Marlins, where he holds the franchise record for all-time home runs. Stanton is a power hitter, standing at 6'6" and weighing 245 pounds, and is known for his impressive home run totals, being the only active player to have over 400 career home runs. He has also represented the United States in international competition.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

August 21, 1935: Phil Cavarretta's Record

Phil Cavarretta was the youngest player to collect five hits and four RBIs in a game at 19 years and 33 days old with the Chicago Cubs on August 21, 1935. Giancarlo Stanton became the second youngest to achieve this feat on August 11, 2010.

September 17, 1995: Gary Sheffield's Performance

On September 17, 1995, Gary Sheffield had five hits and four RBIs in a game, an achievement Giancarlo Stanton matched on August 11, 2010, making them the only two Marlins players to do so.

1996: Alex Rodriguez's Grand Slam

Alex Rodriguez hit his first career grand slam before his 21st birthday in 1996, an achievement Giancarlo Stanton also accomplished in 2010.

1997: Andruw Jones' Grand Slam

Andruw Jones hit his first career grand slam before his 21st birthday in 1997, an achievement Giancarlo Stanton also accomplished in 2010.

2003: Jose Reyes' Grand Slam

Jose Reyes hit his first career grand slam before his 21st birthday in 2003, an achievement Giancarlo Stanton also accomplished in 2010.

2008: Minor League Performance and Awards

In 2008, Giancarlo Stanton played for the Greensboro Grasshoppers, hitting 39 home runs with a .293 batting average. He received numerous post-season awards for his performance and was ranked highly 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 with a .478 batting average before an injury.

August 11, 2010: 5-for-5 Game with Four RBIs

On August 11, 2010, Giancarlo 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.

2010: All-Rookie Team Selection

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

June 17, 2013: 100th Career Home Run

On June 17, 2013, Giancarlo Stanton hit his 99th and 100th career home runs in a victory against the Miami Marlins, making him the 9th fastest player to reach 100 career home runs.

2014: Season-Ending Injury and MVP Runner-Up

In 2014, Giancarlo Stanton was hit by a pitch in the face on September 11, leading to multiple facial fractures and dental damage, shutting down his season. Despite the injury, he batted .288 with 37 home runs and finished second in MVP voting.

2014: Mike Fiers hits Stanton again

In 2014, while playing the Detroit Tigers, pitcher Mike Fiers hit Stanton again, angering him. Stanton then hit a home run and pointed at Fiers as he crossed home plate.

2016: Home Run Derby Winner

In 2016, Giancarlo Stanton won the Home Run Derby with a record-setting 61 total home runs, hitting the 10 longest home runs of the competition. He also hit the longest home run of the MLB season at 504 feet, and had an exit velocity of 120.1 miles per hour.

April 12, 2017: Stanton hits two home runs

On April 12, 2017, Giancarlo Stanton hit two home runs for the Marlins. The second home run landed in a pool behind left-center field, causing a fan to dive in after it, but the Marlins lost to the Braves, 5–4.

2017: Last All-Star Selection

Giancarlo Stanton had not been to an All-star game since 2017

2017: League MVP Award

Giancarlo Stanton was named the League MVP in 2017.

2018: Stanton Debuts with Yankees, Hits 300th Home Run

In 2018, Stanton hit two home runs in his debut with the Yankees. Later, on August 30, 2018, Stanton hit his 300th career home run off Francisco Liriano.

2018: Stanton Breaks Yankees Strikeout Record

In 2018, Stanton played 158 games, finishing with a .266 batting average, 38 home runs and 100 RBIs. He also broke the Yankees record by striking out 211 times.

2020: Stanton hits first home run of the MLB season

On July 23, 2020, Giancarlo Stanton opened the COVID-19 pandemic-delayed season with the first home run in MLB for the year, hit in the first inning of the Yankees' Opening Day game against the Washington Nationals.

2021: Stanton had a bounce-back 2021 season

Stanton had a bounce-back 2021 season batting .273/.354/.516 with 35 home runs and 97 RBIs. Stanton went 3-for-4 with a home run and two long singles that hit off the top of the Green Monster in the Yankees' 6–2 loss to the Red Sox in the American League Wild Card Game.

2022: All-Star Game MVP Award

Giancarlo Stanton won All-Star Game MVP (2022)

2022: Stanton Elected All-Star Starter and Wins MVP

In 2022, Giancarlo Stanton was elected to start the All-Star Game, his first selection since 2017 and his first with the Yankees. He hit a two-run home run in the 4th inning and was named the All-Star Game MVP.

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.

2024: Stanton Wins ALCS MVP and Advances to World Series

In 2024, Stanton hit four home runs against the Cleveland Guardians and won the ALCS MVP Award. The Yankees advanced to the 2024 World Series but lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games. Stanton hit two home runs in the World Series.