Giancarlo Stanton

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/giancarlo-stanton

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1. When was Giancarlo Stanton born?November 8, 1989
2. Where was Giancarlo Stanton born?Long Beach, California
3. How tall is Giancarlo Stanton?6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m)
4. How heavy is Giancarlo Stanton?245 pounds (111 kg)
5. What is the career?Professional baseball designated hitter and outfielder for the New York Yankees
6. What is the contract value?$325 million over 13 years (signed in 2014)

Designated Hitter (DH): A player in baseball who bats instead of the pitcher, typically in leagues without a pitcher batting.
Outfielder: A defensive player positioned in the outfield, responsible for catching batted balls and preventing extra-base hits.
Slugging Percentage (SLG): An advanced batting statistic measuring a hitter's power by calculating total bases achieved per at-bat.
Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award: An annual award given to the best-performing player in each league of Major League Baseball.