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 currently playing for the New York Yankees in MLB. 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. He is also the only active player to have over 400 career home runs and has represented the United States internationally in baseball.

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August 21, 1935: Phil Cavarretta with five hits and four RBIs

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 1935 when Phil Cavarretta did so at 19 years and 33 days old.

1937: Rudy York's Home Run Record

In 1937, Rudy York set the record for most home runs in August with 18, a record Stanton tied during the August 29 game.

September 17, 1995: Gary Sheffield had five hits and four RBIs

On August 11, 2010, Giancarlo Stanton is only the second Marlin with five hits and four RBIs in the same game, joining Gary Sheffield, who did it on September 17, 1995.

1996: Gary Sheffield sets Marlins home run record

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

1996: First career grand slam before his 21st birthday

In 2010, Giancarlo Stanton became the fourth player in the past 25 years to hit his first career grand slam before his 21st birthday along with Alex Rodriguez in 1996.

1997: First career grand slam before his 21st birthday

In 2010, Giancarlo Stanton became the fourth player in the past 25 years to hit his first career grand slam before his 21st birthday along with Andruw Jones in 1997.

1998: Sammy Sosa's home run record

In 1998, Sammy Sosa was one of only two players, along with Barry Bonds, to have hit more home runs than Stanton in a 35-game span.

2000: Preston Wilson's RBI record

In 2000, Preston Wilson set the Marlins franchise record for RBIs with 121, a record that Stanton surpassed during the September 23 game.

2001: Barry Bonds' home run record

In 2001, Barry Bonds was one of only two players, along with Sammy Sosa, to have hit more home runs than Stanton in a 35-game span.

2003: First career grand slam before his 21st birthday

In 2010, Giancarlo 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 in 2003.

2007: Prince Fielder hits 50 home runs

In 2007, Prince Fielder was the most recent player in the National League before Giancarlo Stanton to hit 50 or more home runs in a season.

2008: Post-season awards for minor league performance in 2008

In 2008 Giancarlo Stanton won numerous post-season awards for his performance in the minor league season.

2009: Yankees Pennant since 2009

In 2024, Giancarlo Stanton helped the Yankees secure their first American League pennant since 2009.

August 11, 2010: Stanton Goes 5-for-5 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.

2010: All-Rookie Team Selection in 2010

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: Stanton Hits 100th Career Home Run

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

2013: Chris Davis' 50 home run season

In 2013, Chris Davis was the most recent player before Giancarlo Stanton to hit 50 home runs in a single season.

2016: Home Run Derby Winner in 2016

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 and hitting the longest home run of the MLB season, a 504-foot home run.

2017: Stanton finishes the season with impressive stats

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 an ISO of .350 among all MLB players.

2017: Stanton reaches 50 home runs and ESPN ranks Marlins Park

In 2017, Stanton became the first player since Chris Davis to hit 50 home runs in a season and the sixth in MLB history to reach 50 before the end of August. Additionally, ESPN ranked Marlins Park as one of the most difficult stadiums to hit a home run in during 2017.

2017: Stanton's All-Star Game Selection

In 2017, Stanton last had an All-Star Game selection before 2022.

2017: Awarded MVP in 2017

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

2017: Stanton wins League MVP

In 2017, Stanton won League MVP

2018: Stanton's 2018 season performance

In 2018, Giancarlo Stanton played 158 games, finishing with a .266 batting average, 38 home runs, and 100 RBIs. He also set a Yankees record with 211 strikeouts.

2021: Stanton has bounce-back season in 2021

Stanton had a bounce-back 2021 season, batting .273/.354/.516 with 35 home runs and 97 RBIs.

2022: Stanton named All-Star Game MVP

In 2022, Stanton was elected to start the All-Star Game, his first selection with the Yankees, and was named the All-Star Game MVP after hitting a two-run home run.

2024: Earned ALCS MVP Honors in 2024

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

2024: Stanton's Bounce-back season in 2024

In 2024, Stanton had a bit of a bounce-back season, batting .233/ .298/.476, with an OPS of .774, while also hitting 27 home runs and 72 RBIs.

2024: Stanton Wins LCS MVP

In 2024, Stanton hit four home runs and had an OPS of 1.222 in five games, winning the LCS MVP Award. Stanton slugged two home runs in the World Series, falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games.