Giancarlo Stanton Playoff Appearances & Records

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Giancarlo Stanton Playoff Appearances & Records
Giancarlo Stanton

Giancarlo Stanton is a professional baseball player born on November 8, 1989, in Panorama City, California, U.S. Known for his explosive power, he plays as a designated hitter and outfielder for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). He has been playing for the Yankees since 2018 after the team acquired him from the Miami Marlins for cash consideration on December 11, 2017.

Giancarlo Stanton, previously known as Mike Stanton, made his major league baseball debut on June 11, 2010, playing for the Florida/Miami Marlins. During his final season with the Marlins in 2017, he hit 59 home runs, accumulated 132 runs batted in (RBIs), and achieved a slugging percentage of .631, which earned him the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award. In 2024, he was recognized as the MVP of the American League Championship Series, helping to secure the Yankees their first American League pennant since 2009.

Giancarlo Stanton's Playoff Appearances

Giancarlo Stanton has appeared in 38 postseason games in six postseasons over his career as of October 27, 2024. His playoff journey began in 2018 with the New York Yankees, following his stint with the Miami Marlins from 2010 to 2017. In his postseason debut, Stanton played in five games, hitting his first postseason home run.

Over his postseason career, he has continued to showcase his power, hitting 17 home runs with a batting average of .266 across those 38 games. In the 2024 playoffs alone, Stanton has played in 11 games and delivered six home runs so far.

YearTeamLeagueSeriesOpponentResultGames Played
2018New York YankeesALAL Wild CardOakland AthleticsWin1
2018New York YankeesALAL Division SeriesBoston Red SoxLoss4
2019New York YankeesALAL Division SeriesMinnesota TwinsWin3
2019New York YankeesALAL Championship SeriesHouston AstrosLoss2
2020New York YankeesALAL Wild CardCleveland GuardiansWin2
2020New York YankeesALAL Division SeriesTampa Bay RaysLoss5
2021New York YankeesALAL Wild CardBoston Red SoxLoss1
2022New York YankeesALAL Division SeriesCleveland GuardiansWin5
2022New York YankeesALAL Championship SeriesHouston AstrosLoss4
2024New York YankeesALAL Division SeriesKansas City RoyalsWin4
2024New York YankeesALAL Championship SeriesCleveland GuardiansWin5
2024New York YankeesALWorld SeriesLos Angeles DodgersTBD2

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Giancarlo Stanton's Playoff Wins

Throughout his postseason career, Stanton has contributed to the Yankees’ playoff victories across several series:

  • Total Playoff Series Wins: 6

    • Wild Card: 3 wins (2018, 2020, 2024)

    • Division Series: 3 wins (2019, 2022, 2024)

    • Championship Series: 1 win (2024)

Stanton’s playoff performances in 2024 have been instrumental in advancing the Yankees to the World Series, with four home runs over nine games in the 2024 postseason and hitting two home runs in two World Series games against the Los Angeles Dodgers as of October 27, 2024.

Giancarlo Stanton's Playoff Losses

Stanton’s playoff journey has also seen some hard-fought losses with the Yankees:

  • Total Playoff Series Losses: 6

    • Wild Card: 2 losses (2021, 2020)

    • Division Series: 2 losses (2018, 2020)

    • Championship Series: 2 losses (2019, 2022)

Despite these setbacks, Stanton has maintained a steady postseason batting average of .266 and a career total of 17 home runs in 38 games

Giancarlo Stanton MLB World Series Appearances and Records

Giancarlo Stanton made his first World Series appearance in 2024 with the New York Yankees. As of October 27, 2024, Stanton has played in two World Series games against the Los Angeles Dodgers and has hit two home runs and two hits.

FAQ's On Giancarlo Stanton Playoff Appearances

A. Stanton made his MLB debut on June 8, 2010, with the Miami Marlins.

A. Yes, Stanton won the National League MVP award in 2017.

A. His postseason batting average is .266 as of October 2024.

A. Giancarlo  Stanton primarily plays as a designated hitter and outfielder.

A. Giancarlo Stanton has been selected as an All-Star five times during his career, as of 2024.

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