Who are Giancarlo Stanton's parents?

Last Modified Mar 4, 2025 06:59 GMT
Giancarlo Stanton
Giancarlo Stanton. (Source: Getty)

Giancarlo Stanton, a professional designated hitter and outfielder, plays for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB) as of March 2025. He made his MLB debut in 2010 as a member of the then-Florida Marlins, who drafted him with the 76th overall pick during the MLB Draft in 2007. He left the Marlins in 2017 and signed with the Yankees the following season.

A five-time MLB All-Star, Giancarlo Stanton has won the National League (NL) Hank Aaron Award and the Silver Slugger Award twice each and was also a part of the winning United States contingent at the 2017 World Baseball Classic. He won the NL Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award in 2017 after leading MLB in home runs (59), runs batted in (RBI) (132), and slugging percentage in the same year. He boasts 406 home runs and 1039 RBIs with a batting average of .259 so far in his career.

Who are Giancarlo Stanton's Parents?

Mike Stanton and Jacinta Garay are the parents of New York Yankees star Giancarlo Stanton. The couple gave birth to Giancarlo on November 8, 1989, in Panorama City, Los Angeles, California, and divorced when their son was eight, as per The New York Times. Giancarlo and his two siblings were raised in the Tujunga area of Los Angeles, as per reports.

Who is Giancarlo Stanton's Mother Jacinta Garay?

As mentioned before, Jacinta Garay is the mother of Giancarlo Stanton. She worked at the US Postal Service during her marriage to Mike Stanton, as per The New York Times. Jacinta is a graduate of Oakland University, as per her Facebook profile.

During an interview with The New York Times in 2018, Jacinta Garay revealed that his son did not like the name "Giancarlo" as a kid because his school classmates reportedly mocked him for his given name. However, the MLB player has accepted the uniqueness of his original name, telling The New York Times:

"You've got something unique, you don't run from it, you embrace it. I've met some cool fans that come up and say, 'Hey, we've got the same name'. But, personally, there's no one in my phone that I say, 'Oh, what up, Giancarlo?' I like the uniqueness of it."

Who is Giancarlo Stanton’s Father Mike Stanton?

Mike Stanton is Giancarlo Stanton's father. He played baseball in high school and was integral to his son's journey in the sport. He used to take his son to attend games at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Mike, like his ex-wife, worked at the United States Postal Service during his marriage to Jacinta Garay. He retired from the United States Postal Service in 2009 after a 35-year service, as per FOX Sports.

Speaking to FOX Sports, Giancarlo Stanton revealed that his father would take him to a field outside of a Mormon Church in Sunland, California for batting practice. Opening up about his childhood, he said:

"[My father would] throw buckets and buckets to me, and he'd use it as his workout. He wouldn't let me pick up the balls. So he'd pick up every ball, and he'd use it as his workout holding the heavy bucket, pick up the balls, switch arms or whatever. He'd have me sit there and think about where I want to hit the ball or what to do different in the next round."

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FAQs on Giancarlo Stanton

A.  Giancarlo Stanton serves as the designated hitter for the New York Yankees in MLB.

A. Giancarlo Stanton has played for the Florida/Miami Marlins and the New York Yankees in MLB.

A. Giancarlo Stanton was born in Panorama City, Los Angeles, California, United States.

A. Giancarlo Stanton won the NL MVP Award in 2017 on the back of a terrific season that saw him lead MLB in home runs (59), runs batted in (RBI) (132), and slugging percentage (.631).

A. Giancarlo Stanton has stayed consistent with the number 27 for the Florida/Miami Marlins and the New York Yankees.

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