Giancarlo Stanton

Giancarlo Stanton, known to most as “G,” is one of Major League Baseball’s most prolific power hitters. A Southern California native, Stanton was an elite three-sport player in high school but chose to pursue his passion of baseball. At 17 years old, he was drafted by the Miami Marlins, making his MLB debut on June 8, 2010. Stanton burst onto the scene, hitting 22 home runs in his first 100 games and foreshadowing his reputation as one of baseball’s greatest talents.

During his eight years with the Marlins, Stanton hit 267 home runs, won the MVP in 2017, finished as the runner-up in 2014, and signed what was at the time, one of the biggest guaranteed contracts in the history of sports. In 2017, Stanton parlayed a historic 59 home run season into the National League’s Most Valuable Player.

Following his MVP season in 2017, Stanton was traded to the New York Yankees where he has captivated fans with his clutch performances and unparalleled skill. As one of the most winning athletes in baseball, Stanton has a plethora of awards under his belt, including being a 5x All-Star, 2x Silver Slugger and Hank Aaron Award Winner, 2x MLB Home Run Leader, and NL RBI leader. With his innate talent, desire to continuously improve, and devotion to the game, Stanton continues to be a New York City icon and the face of the most influential franchise in baseball.