Giancarlo Cruz-Michael Stanton, formerly known as Mike Stanton, is an American professional baseball designated hitter and outfielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. He has previously played in MLB for the Florida/Miami Marlins. Stanton stands 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 245 pounds. He bats and throws right-handed. Stanton is the Marlins' all-time home run leader and the only active player with over 400 home runs.