Stanton With 450 HR: Hall of Fame Bound with the Yankees?

Giancarlo Stanton, the slugger for the New York Yankees, celebrated his 450th home run, hoping that this is not the last major milestone in his career.

It’s a nice, round number. It’s great to see the names I’m catching, tying, and surpassing.

Giancarlo Stanton

Stanton achieved this feat in his 1,719th game. Only Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire, Alex Rodríguez, and Harmon Killebrew reached 450 home runs faster. Yankees manager Aaron Boone highlighted the importance of Stanton’s achievement and trajectory.

He’s still in what is a Hall of Fame career. It’s a big number, 450, and he got there with a three-run homer in the first. I feel like he has a lot, a lot more to do.

Aaron Boone

Stanton’s home run was key to the Yankees’ victory over the Baltimore Orioles, boosting the team in the race for the American League wild card. Stanton, who started the season on July 2 due to an elbow injury, has hit 21 home runs since his return. Boone described Stanton as an exceptional hitter.

The man is dangerous. A unicorn. It’s very unique how he does it, very unique how he hits the ball so hard. A really great day for him and for us as his teammates.

Aaron BooneStanton, aware of the possibility of reaching 500 home runs, remains focused.

I’m many swings away from 500. Of course, you think about that, and you understand that if I put in the effort, I’m capable of doing it.

Giancarlo Stanton

Regarding the Hall of Fame, Stanton commented that it’s something he leaves to the consideration of others, while he focuses on his daily performance.