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.
Does Giancarlo Stanton speak Spanish?
No, Giancarlo Stanton does not speak Spanish.
What was Giancarlo Stanton’s real name?
Giancarlo Cruz Michael Stanton was formerly known as Mike Stanton.