Giancarlo Stanton
Active Player
Born: 11/8/1989 in Panorama City, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2010-06-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 245 lbs
Full name: Giancarlo Cruz-Michael Stanton
Biography
Giancarlo Stanton is a prominent figure in contemporary baseball, known for his powerful hitting and impressive athleticism. Born in 1989, Stanton made his Major League Baseball debut on June 8, 2010, and has since established himself as one of the league's premier power hitters. Over his career, he has played in 1,649 games, accumulating 1,551 hits, 429 home runs, and 1,103 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .257. His ability to consistently drive in runs and hit for power has made him a key player for his teams, and he continues to be a formidable presence at the plate.
Stanton's accolades include multiple All-Star selections, highlighted by his MVP performance in the All-Star Game, as well as an ALCS MVP award that underscores his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. He is also known for his speed on the bases, with a total of 42 stolen bases in his career. As an active player, Stanton's impact extends beyond just his statistics; he represents a generation of players who blend power with athleticism in a game that continues to evolve in its emphasis on home runs and offensive production. His ongoing career promises to add to his legacy as one of the defining hitters of his era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1726 | 6274 | 943 | 1619 | 313 | 11 | 453 | 1169 | 42 | 805 | 2059 | 0.258 | 0.345 | 0.528 | 0.874 | 24204.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | MIA | NL | 100 | 359 | 45 | 93 | 21 | 1 | 22 | 59 | 5 | 34 | 123 | 0.259 | 900.0 |
| 2011 | MIA | NL | 150 | 516 | 79 | 135 | 30 | 5 | 34 | 87 | 5 | 70 | 166 | 0.262 | 2518.1 |
| 2012 | MIA | NL | 123 | 449 | 75 | 130 | 30 | 1 | 37 | 86 | 6 | 46 | 143 | 0.290 | 2897.3 |
| 2013 | MIA | NL | 116 | 425 | 62 | 106 | 26 | 0 | 24 | 62 | 1 | 74 | 140 | 0.249 | 1694.3 |
| 2014 | MIA | NL | 145 | 539 | 89 | 155 | 31 | 1 | 37 | 105 | 13 | 94 | 170 | 0.288 | 4057.3 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | 74 | 279 | 47 | 74 | 12 | 1 | 27 | 67 | 4 | 34 | 95 | 0.265 | 1553.3 |
| 2016 | MIA | NL | 119 | 413 | 56 | 99 | 20 | 1 | 27 | 74 | 0 | 50 | 140 | 0.240 | 838.5 |
| 2017 | MIA | NL | 159 | 597 | 123 | 168 | 32 | 0 | 59 | 132 | 2 | 85 | 163 | 0.281 | 4383.9 |
| 2018 | NYY | AL | 158 | 617 | 102 | 164 | 34 | 1 | 38 | 100 | 5 | 70 | 211 | 0.266 | 2124.8 |
| 2019 | NYY | AL | 18 | 59 | 8 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 24 | 0.288 | 217.9 |
| 2020 | NYY | AL | 23 | 76 | 12 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 27 | 0.250 | 300.7 |
| 2021 | NYY | AL | 139 | 510 | 64 | 139 | 19 | 0 | 35 | 97 | 0 | 63 | 157 | 0.273 | 2047.9 |
| 2022 | NYY | AL | 110 | 398 | 53 | 84 | 7 | 0 | 31 | 78 | 0 | 50 | 137 | 0.211 | 516.7 |
| 2023 | NYY | AL | 101 | 371 | 43 | 71 | 13 | 0 | 24 | 60 | 0 | 41 | 124 | 0.191 | -437.6 |
| 2024 | NYY | AL | 114 | 417 | 49 | 97 | 20 | 0 | 27 | 72 | 0 | 38 | 143 | 0.233 | 590.9 |
| 2025 | NYY | AL | 77 | 249 | 36 | 68 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 66 | 0 | 29 | 96 | 0.273 | 0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 151 | 25 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 40 | 17 | 43 | 0.265 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ALDS2 | NYA | 4 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0.375 |
| 2024 | ALCS | NYA | 5 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 0.222 |
| 2024 | WS | NYA | 5 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0.238 |
| 2022 | ALDS1 | NYA | 5 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0.125 |
| 2022 | ALCS | NYA | 4 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.250 |
| 2021 | ALWC | NYA | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.750 |
| 2020 | ALDS1 | NYA | 5 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 0.316 |
| 2020 | ALWC2 | NYA | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0.286 |
| 2019 | ALCS | NYA | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.286 |
| 2019 | ALDS2 | NYA | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0.167 |
| 2018 | ALWC | NYA | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 |
| 2018 | ALDS1 | NYA | 4 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.222 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1124 | 1120 | 2273 | 69 | 46 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | FLO | OF | 98 | 97 | 219 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 2011 | FLO | OF | 142 | 140 | 282 | 10 | 6 | 2 |
| 2012 | MIA | OF | 117 | 116 | 257 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| 2013 | MIA | OF | 116 | 116 | 233 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | MIA | OF | 143 | 142 | 319 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 | MIA | OF | 71 | 71 | 149 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| 2016 | MIA | OF | 106 | 106 | 215 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | MIA | OF | 149 | 150 | 320 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 | NYA | OF | 72 | 72 | 111 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | NYA | OF | 13 | 13 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | NYA | OF | 26 | 26 | 50 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | NYA | OF | 38 | 38 | 56 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | NYA | OF | 33 | 33 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 62 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1063 |
| Designated Hitter | 365 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ALCS MVP | |
| 2022 | All-Star Game MVP | |
| 2021 | Player of the Week | Week of 2021-09-25 |
| 2017 | Hank Aaron Award | |
| 2017 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player | |
| 2017 | Most Valuable Player | |
| 2017 | Player of the Month | August |
| 2017 | Player of the Week | Week of 2017-08-12 |
| 2017 | Player of the Week | Week of 2017-08-26 |
| 2017 | Player of the Week | Week of 2017-09-23 |
| 2017 | Silver Slugger | OF |
| 2017 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 2016 | Player of the Week | Week of 2016-07-09 |
| 2015 | Player of the Month | June |
| 2015 | Player of the Week | Week of 2015-06-14 |
| 2014 | Hank Aaron Award | |
| 2014 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player | |
| 2014 | Silver Slugger | OF |
| 2012 | Player of the Month | May |
| 2012 | Player of the Week | Week of 2012-08-26 |
| 2010 | Player of the Week | Week of 2010-08-15 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MIA | NL | $9,000,000 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | $6,500,000 |
| 2014 | MIA | NL | $6,500,000 |
| 2013 | MIA | NL | $537,000 |
| 2012 | MIA | NL | $480,000 |
| 2011 | FLO | NL | $416,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $23,433,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 19th | 4.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2017 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 1st | 302.0 | 420 | 10 |
| 2014 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 2nd | 298.0 | 420 | 8 |
| 2012 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 24th | 7.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2011 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 23th | 1.0 | 448 | 0 |