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 with the New York Yankees as a designated hitter and outfielder. Previously with the Florida/Miami Marlins, he is their all-time home run leader. He is also the only active player to have over 400 career home runs. He is known for his impressive size and right-handed power.
August 21, 1935: Phil Cavarretta's Record
On August 11, 2010, Giancarlo Stanton 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.
September 17, 1995: Gary Sheffield's Record
On August 11, 2010, Giancarlo Stanton became one of two Marlins with five hits and four RBIs in the same game, joining Gary Sheffield, who did it on September 17, 1995.
1996: Alex Rodriguez's Grand Slam
On August 11, 2010, Giancarlo Stanton hit his first career grand slam before his 21st birthday along with Alex Rodriguez in 1996.
1997: Andruw Jones's Grand Slam
On August 11, 2010, Giancarlo Stanton hit his first career grand slam before his 21st birthday along with Andruw Jones in 1997.
2003: Jose Reyes's Grand Slam
On August 11, 2010, Giancarlo Stanton hit his first career grand slam before his 21st birthday along with Jose Reyes in 2003.
2009: Yankees pennant since 2009
In 2024, Giancarlo Stanton earned American League Championship Series MVP honors to lift the Yankees to their first American League pennant since 2009.
2009: Players debuting after 2009
Stanton is the second player after Arenado with the fewest games to reach 1,000 career RBIs among players to debut after 2009.
August 11, 2010: 5-for-5 game
On August 11, 2010, Giancarlo Stanton went 5-for-5 with four RBIs against the Washington Nationals, becoming 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, becoming the 9th fastest player to reach 100 career home runs.
2016: Home Run Derby Winner
In 2016, Giancarlo Stanton won the Home Run Derby with 61 total home runs, setting a new record for most home runs in a single Derby.
2017: Last All-Star Game Selection Until 2022
Giancarlo Stanton had not been selected for the All-Star Game since 2017 until his selection in 2022.
2017: Stanton's Record-Breaking Season
In 2017, Giancarlo Stanton finished the season with 59 home runs, 132 RBIs, and a .281 batting average. He also had the highest exit velocity and ISO in the MLB.
2017: National League MVP
In 2017, Giancarlo Stanton led MLB in home runs, runs batted in, and slugging percentage and won the National League Most Valuable Player Award.
2018: Stanton's 2018 Season Performance
In 2018, Giancarlo Stanton played 158 games with the Yankees, finishing with a .266 batting average, 38 home runs, and 100 RBIs, but also set a Yankees record for strikeouts.
2022: Stanton Named All-Star Game MVP
In 2022, Giancarlo Stanton was named the All-Star Game MVP after hitting a two-run home run.
2024: ALCS MVP
In 2024, Giancarlo Stanton earned American League Championship Series MVP honors.
2024: Stanton Wins ALCS MVP Award
In 2024, Giancarlo Stanton won the ALCS MVP Award after hitting four home runs against the Cleveland Guardians, leading the Yankees to the World Series.
