Giancarlo Stanton

Baseball Player, 2017 MVP Award winner

Giancarlo Stanton - Baseball Player, 2017 MVP Award winner
Born

November 8th, 1989
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional baseball player entered Major League Baseball in 2010. Played for the Miami Marlins before joining the New York Yankees in 2018. Achieved significant success as a power hitter, noted for high home run totals and strong offensive statistics. Won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 2017. Contributed to the team’s playoff appearances and became a prominent figure in the sport during his career.

Won the National League MVP Award in 2017

Hit over 50 home runs in 2017

Selected for multiple All-Star games

Recorded a batting average over .280

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