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 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).

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.