In the postseason, everyone is talking about Aaron Judge’s struggles despite being a top player. Meanwhile, Giancarlo Stanton is shining in the playoffs without any issues.
Stanton smashed a home run in Game 1 of the ALCS, helping the Yankees beat the Guardians 5-2. It was an impressive hit that wasn’t just lucky.
That powerful homer marked Stanton’s 13th career playoff home run out of 115 at-bats. Though it’s a small sample size, his playoff performance (.278/.348/.661) surpasses his regular-season stats (.257/.345/.525).
Giancarlo Stanton: Playoff Powerhouse
In terms of slugging percentage among players with over 100 playoff appearances, only legends like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig are ahead of him. Fans might think it’s incredible how Stanton steps up during crucial games.
With 29 runs driven in across 32 playoff games, he’s been clutch for the Yankees. During the ALDS against the Royals, he hit a pivotal home run when it mattered most.
The game was tied in the eighth inning before his homer changed everything; he scored two out of three RBIs for that game. In Game 4’s clincher, he added an RBI single to help secure victory.
Though not as dominant as his MVP-winning days with Miami due to injuries, Stanton remains a formidable force during playoffs—providing much-needed power behind Juan Soto while Judge struggles with only two hits out of fifteen attempts.
Despite past injuries slowing him down from hitting those monstrous numbers like back when he knocked out 59 homers and drove in 132 runs during one season—the guy still knows how to turn up when it counts most!
When asked what excites him about playoffs right before they began this year? He mentioned loving “the weight” every pitch carries because each moment could decide their fate after years preparing for such opportunities—embracing pressure instead of shying away from it!
Playoffs mean everything here; winning World Series titles makes you truly special among Yankee fans who expect nothing less than greatness on baseball’s biggest stage! What do you think about Stanton’s performance so far?
