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. Previously, he played for the Florida/Miami Marlins, where he became their all-time home run leader. Standing at 6'6" and weighing 245 pounds, Stanton bats and throws right-handed. Notably, he is the only active MLB player with over 400 career home runs, marking him as a significant power hitter in the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

August 21, 1935: Phil Cavarretta's Record

On August 21, 1935, Phil Cavarretta, at 19 years and 33 days old, had a record performance with the Chicago Cubs. Giancarlo Stanton's performance on August 11, 2010 was the second youngest to achieve this since Cavarretta's record

1937: Rudy York's Home Run Record

In August 1937, Rudy York set the record for most home runs in August.

September 17, 1995: Gary Sheffield's Performance

On September 17, 1995, Gary Sheffield had five hits and four RBIs in the same game. Giancarlo Stanton matched this record on August 11, 2010, becoming only the second Marlin to achieve this.

1996: Gary Sheffield's Marlins Home Run Record

In 1996, Gary Sheffield set the Marlins franchise record for most home runs in a season with 42.

1998: Sammy Sosa's Home Run Record

In 1998, Sammy Sosa had one of the most impressive 35-game home run spans.

2000: Preston Wilson's RBI Record

In 2000, Preston Wilson set the franchise record with 121 RBIs.

2001: Barry Bonds' Home Run Record

In 2001, Barry Bonds had one of the most impressive 35-game home run spans.

2008: Minor League Success

In 2008, Giancarlo Stanton played in the minor leagues, hitting 39 home runs with a .293 batting average for the Greensboro Grasshoppers. He received numerous post-season awards.

2009: Debut After 2009

Giancarlo Stanton is behind Nolan Arenado for the fewest games to reach 1,000 career RBIs among players to debut after 2009, after reaching 1,000 RBIs on July 15.

2009: Promotion to Jacksonville Suns

In 2009, after a strong performance with the Jupiter Hammerheads, Giancarlo Stanton was promoted to the Jacksonville Suns and selected for the All-Star Futures Game. He also played in the Arizona Fall League.

2009: Yankees Last Pennant

The 2024 American League Championship Series MVP honors helped the Yankees secure their first American League pennant since 2009.

May 6, 2010: Home Run Against Montgomery Biscuits

On May 6, 2010, 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 Nationals

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.

May 21, 2012: Grand Slam off Jamie Moyer

On May 21, 2012, Giancarlo 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.

June 28, 2012: All-Star Game and Home Run Derby Selection

On June 28, 2012, Giancarlo Stanton confirmed he would play in the 2012 MLB All-Star Game and participate in the Home Run Derby.

2012: Career Highs in 2012 Season

In the 2012 season, Giancarlo Stanton achieved career highs in home runs (37), batting average (.290), on-base percentage (.361), and slugging percentage (.608).

June 17, 2013: 100th Career Home Run

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

November 17, 2014: Record-Breaking Contract Extension

On November 17, 2014, Giancarlo Stanton agreed to a 13-year, $325 million contract extension with the Marlins, the most lucrative contract in sports history at the time.

2014: Injuries and MVP Runner-Up

In 2014, Giancarlo Stanton was hit by a pitch in the face on September 11, resulting in multiple facial fractures. He finished the season with a .288 batting average, 37 home runs, and finished second in MVP voting.

2016: Home Run Derby Winner

In 2016, Giancarlo Stanton won the Home Run Derby with a record-setting 61 total home runs. He also hit the longest home run of the season, at 504 feet.

2017: Last All-Star Selection before 2022

Before 2022, Giancarlo Stanton's last All-Star Game selection was in 2017.

2017: Marlins Park Difficult Stadium Ranking

In 2017, ESPN ranked Marlins Park as one of the six most difficult stadiums in which to hit a home run, adding to the significance of Stanton's historic season.

2017: Stanton's Season Stats and Milestones

In 2017, Giancarlo Stanton finished the season with 59 home runs, 132 RBIs, and a .281 batting average. He also recorded the highest exit velocity at 120.1 miles per hour and the highest Isolated Power (ISO) at .350 in MLB.

2017: MVP Award

In 2017, Giancarlo Stanton won the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award and was traded to the Yankees.

2017: League MVP in 2017

In 2017, Stanton won a League MVP.

2018: Stanton's 2018 Season Stats

In 2018, Giancarlo Stanton played 158 games, finishing the year with a .266 batting average, 38 home runs, 34 doubles, and 100 RBIs. He also broke the Yankees record for strikeouts with 211.

2018: AL Wild Card Game and ALDS

In 2018, the Yankees finished the season at 100–62 and clinched a wild card spot. In the AL Wild Card Game against the Oakland Athletics, Giancarlo Stanton hit his first career postseason home run, and while the Yankees won 7–2, they were later eliminated in the ALDS by the Red Sox.

2020: Grand Slam in ALDS Game 1

On October 5, 2020, in Game 1 of the American League Division Series, Giancarlo Stanton hit a grand slam in the ninth inning to help the Yankees win 9–3 over the Tampa Bay Rays.

2022: All-Star Game MVP in 2022

In 2022, Stanton won an All-Star Game MVP.

2024: American League Championship Series MVP

In 2024, Giancarlo Stanton earned American League Championship Series MVP honors, helping the Yankees secure their first American League pennant since 2009.

2024: Bounce-Back Season and Stat Highlights

In 2024, Giancarlo Stanton had a bounce-back season, batting .233/ .298/.476, with an OPS of .774, hitting 27 home runs and 72 RBIs. He showcased exceptional bat speed and exit velocity, ranking among the top MLB batters in these metrics.

2024: ALCS MVP and World Series Berth

In 2024, during the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians, Giancarlo Stanton hit four home runs and had an OPS of 1.222 in five games, winning the LCS MVP Award. The Yankees advanced to the 2024 World Series.