Giancarlo Stanton is an American professional baseball designated hitter and outfielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Giancarlo Cruz Michael Stanton, formerly known as Mike Stanton, was born on November 8, 1989, in Panorama City, Los Angeles, California, United States. He is of African American, Puerto Rican and Irish descent.
Giancarlo Stanton’s parents, Mike Stanton and Jacinta Garay divorced when he was eight years old. He has a brother, Egidio “E.G.” Carlos Moacir Garay, as well as a sister named Kyrice Valivia Stanton.
Giancarlo Stanton was raised in the Tujunga area of Los Angeles. He attended Verdugo Hills High School in Tujunga for two years but later transferred to Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks.
Giancarlo Stanton accepted a scholarship to play baseball for Tulane. He was selected by the Florida Marlins in the second round, with the 76th overall selection, in the 2007 MLB draft. He signed with the Marlins, receiving a $475,000 signing bonus.
Giancarlo Stanton is a four-time MLB All-Star and has twice won both the NL Hank Aaron Award and outfield Silver Slugger Award after leading the league in home runs. He was traded to the New York Yankees following the 2017 season.
Giancarlo Stanton Contract
Giancarlo Stanton signed a 13 year / $325,000,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, including $325,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $25,000,000. In 2022, Stanton will earn a base salary of $29,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $29,000,000.
Giancarlo Stanton Salary
Giancarlo Stanton receives a base salary of $29 million per year. He will earn $32 million annually from 2023-25, $29 million in 2026 and $25 million in 2027.
Giancarlo Stanton Net Worth
Giancarlo Stanton has a net worth estimated to be 21.84 million dollars.
Giancarlo Stanton Ethnicity
Giancarlo Stanton is of African-American, Puerto Rican and Irish ethnicity.
Giancarlo Stanton Height
Giancarlo Stanton stands tall at a height of 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m).
Giancarlo Stanton Batting Average
Giancarlo Stanton has a batting average of 0.268.
Giancarlo Stanton Age
Giancarlo Stanton is 32 years old as of 2021.
Giancarlo Stanton Home Runs
Giancarlo Stanton has total home runs of 347.
Giancarlo Stanton Nationality
Giancarlo Stanton is an American by nationality.