Before coming to the Big Apple, Giancarlo Stanton made his MLB debut for the Florida Marlins back in 2010 and he went by another name.
The behemoth of a man is best known for launching monstrous home runs out of stadiums with exit velocities that would break a radar gun. But if you ask the casual fan what Stanton’s’ original name was, many of them would have to use a lifeline.
Why The Name Change?
Stanton, whose full name is Giancarlo Cruz Michael Stanton went by Mike during his adolescence because educators and classmates alike couldn’t pronounce his surname.
He continued to go by Mike in his stint in the Minor Leagues as well as the first two seasons in the show before eventually returning to Giancarlo at the start of the 2012 season.
When he informed the media and fans alike that he was going with his birth name going forward, it was a shock to his parents. Stanton felt it was time to be an adult. As Stanton left his childish name behind, he realized how important it was to him and his family and decided to reembrace his birth name.
The man wasn’t ashamed of his first name as he had Giancarlo stitched and embroidered on all his equipment ranging from bats, gloves, and everything in between.
How Did The Name Come About?
Born to Parents Michael Stanton of Irish descent and Jacinta Garay of African-American and Puerto Rican ancestry, Stanton’s parents fell in love with Italian movies and names that accompanied them and decided to give their son an Italian forename.
Originally Garay wanted to name her youngest son Fidel after the Cuban Prime Minister!
If Stanton thought he was having a hard time with teammates and coaches butchering Giancarlo, Fidel would have gotten it even worse. Can you imagine playing in Florida around the sizeable Cuban population with that name?
The Yankees slugger has grown up with various names. He responds to Cruz when he is around his mother or Mike when he is around his father. The Yankees organization and the fanatics surrounding the team hope he responds to a championship as they believe the name Giancarlo has a RING to it.
Check out the man with many names as the Yankees begin their quest for a 28th World Championship tonight with a seve-game series against the La Dodgers.
As the World Series pops off on October 25th between the NY Yankees and LA Dodgers, all eyes are on LA native MLBbro Giancarlo Stanton, who’s ready to face off against the Dodgers. Tomorrow, the stage is set at Dodger Stadium, where Stanton will take the field donning the pinstripes for a team he has helped transformed into a powerhouse in 2024.
Giancarlo Stanton Is Good Money In The Postseason
Stanton’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. With a playoff batting average of .294, including five home runs, he’s proven to be a force in the postseason, even getting crowned the MVP for the 2024 American League Championship series. Stanton was amazing during the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians with four home runs and seven RBI.
“It’s a special moment for me, a special time,” Stanton said. “But this ain’t the trophy I want. I want the next one.” Said Stanton
ALCS MVP Giancarlo Stanton Wants A World Series Trophy Against Hometown Team
When looking at the next trophy he is talking about, that is the World Series trophy. He’s playing against a team that he is very familiar with. Stanton in his 25 career games at Dodger Stadium has had ten home runs, twenty-six RBI, and an average of .309. Along with having an OPS of 1.086. Needless to say, he is very comfortable in Dodgers Stadium.
This matchup holds special significance for him; as a kid in LA, he dreamed of playing in the World Series, but how sweet is it that he’s playing against his hometown team? It’s a story that a Hollywood writer couldn’t even dream of. Imagine that you’re from Panorama City, California and now as a 34-year-old man, you get to put on a show for your friends and family.
“It means everything to be here! This is the most incredible time. I’ve had a special time to be here for sure.” Stanton said. Many fans are buzzing about the star-studded matchup with the Yankees and Dodgers. All everyone is talking about is Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani versus the Bronx Bombers Aaron Judge and Stanton. When asked if the matchup brings more motivation, Stanton said, “I don’t need any outside influences to heighten my desires for a moment like this. If you need any extra for this moment, you have the wrong mindset.”
Knowing that Stanton’s powerful swing could change the course of the series, he is ready to shine under the bright lights of an LA boy turned Yankees hero.
MLBbro Giancarlo Stanton is the MVP of the ALCS and the New York Yankees are going to the World Series.
The Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in Game 5 of the ALCS on Saturday to close out a tremendous series to send them to World Series for the first time since 2009.
Yes, Juan Soto was the one to finish the deal with a three-run blast in the tenth inning, but it was a clutch, two-run 446-foot moonshot in the sixth inning that put Soto in a position to do it.
Healthy, dominant, and terrifyingly locked in, Stanton is crushing everything he touches. When it comes to the ALCS I mean that literally with Giancarlo having four hits in the series and all of them ended up in the bleachers.
Giancarlo “Playoff” Stanton: Are We Entertained? Yes. Shocked? Not Even the Slightest.
“Playoff” Stanton earned his MVP honors with four hits, four homeruns and seven RBIs to catapult the Yanks to their first World Series appearance in 15 years.
As electrifying as his performance was, should we be surprised by it? The answer is simple… No.
In fact, Stanton’s postseason numbers are historic with him having 16 homeruns in 36 games. This places him fourth in team history, surpassing Babe Ruth (15) who needed five more games (41) to do it. He also passes fellow MLBbro and American League MVP front runner Aaron Judge who has 15 postseason bro bombs of his own.
Giancarlo Stanton Wants World Series Ring: His Health Produces Wealth
The ALCS MVP trophy is nice, and the accomplishments are dope, but there’s only one thing on Giancarlo’s mind and that’s winning a ring in pinstripes.
“We got it all, we know we have it with this group. We’re going to enjoy this for right now but it’s an uphill battle from here and we gotta get it done.” Stanton would say about his goal in capturing his first World Series championship.
While Aaron Judge is usually the focal point of the Yankees’ success, the mere presence of Stanton in the Yanks lineup is pivotal and it’s bearing fruit this postseason.
Even with the star power of Judge and Soto, the Yankees struggled to a 23-25 record without the massive power bat of Stanton in the lineup. GM Brian Cashman was very critical of big G’s injury woes during the offseason.
Was it due to the 32 million on the books for Stanton? Or was it that Cashman knew Stanton was the key to unlocking championship number 28?
You’d have ask him that question but what cannot be disputed is Giancarlo Stanton is healthy, he is the ALCS MVP and the Yankees are four wins away from being 2024 World Series Champions.
NY Yankees DH Giancarlo Stanton is the X-factor for the franchise’s 2024 World Series chances.
It seems that the glory days are back for Major League Baseball. When the New York Yankees are the darlings/villains of the news cycle on a daily basis, the media (MLBbro.com included), television networks, and even the sport itself benefit.
The Yankees are in a battle not only for the number one seed in the American League playoffs, but just to win the American League East with a half-game lead over the Baltimore Orioles. While the Yankees’ fan base has the 2024 team on a “Championship or Bust” mission statement, the burning question is how this team will perform in the playoffs. Will this more versatile and multi-faceted version of the Bronx Bombers excel offensively after minimal impact in the last few postseasons?
The Yanks have brought the term “The Big 3” from the NBA to baseball with their trio of Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Juan Soto. But who could end up making the most impactful contribution?
Aaron Judge?
The easy way out to analyze the Yankees’ postseason hopes is to place them at the feet of Aaron Judge, who for the third time this season collected the American League Player of the Month with more Ruthian numbers with each passing week…
If any American League manager that faces the Yankees in the postseason even THOUGHT about challenging the odds-on favorite for MVP to feast on their pitching, he would be criticized. Look for a number of intentional walks or a limited number of pitches to hit.
How about Juan Soto?
Soto, the next big-time free agent up for a record deal in the offseason, has been on fire this season.
However, his postseason experience is limited, despite winning and performing well in a World Series as a rookie. With Washington (2019) and San Diego (2022) Soto hit .261 with seven homers, 29 hits, 21 RBI, and 29 runs scored in 29 games.
So which of these three Bronx Bombers do Yankees fans need to look out for in late September?
MLBbro.com’s Chris Bolton may have the answer…
Giancarlo Stanton Has 425 Career Homer: Is It Foul or Fair To Say He’s Yankees X-Factor? pic.twitter.com/BfQIkfLUkj
This MLBbro is on fire right now alongside his Bronx Brothers in the outfield with five homers in his last 10 games played. Not only that, but he has also set a little history. On Labor Day, he became the only active player with at least 25 home runs or more in 10 seasons, breaking a tie with Mike Trout.
#MLBbro Giancarlo Stanton keeping it G with this Bro Bomb 💣
His tally is at 25. The 10th time in his career he’s started home, then came STRAIGHT back home 🔥 https://t.co/gYEA7iBLI4
He’s also the active home run king as well with 426 career bro bombs. In 95 games this season, Stanton is batting .244 with an OPS of .805. This is where our MLBbro can shine in the postseason due to the fact teams are going to play by the numbers and pitch around Soto and Judge.
With a little more than 20 games left in the season, while MLBbro MVP Judge and Juan Soto are receiving all of the headlines for now, the postseason may come down to how well Giancarlo Stanton does with his bat.
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