New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton Enters ALCS Game 4 on Career-Best Streak

Giancarlo Stanton hasn't struck out since Game 1 of the ALDS, meaning the New York Yankees slugger has set a personal record by going 26 plate appearances without a strikeout.

Oct 14, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (27) hits a solo home run during the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians in game one of the ALCS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Ever since he arrived in the Bronx, Giancarlo Stanton has struggled keeping his strikeout totals down.

Stanton struck out 211 times in 2018, his first season with the New York Yankees. Even though he hasn’t approached that figure in the six seasons since, most of that can be attributed to Stanton’s injuries.

On the whole, Stanton has averaged 201 strikeouts per 162 games in his Yankees career. That is good for one every 3.4 plate appearances.

This October, however, Stanton has flipped the script.

Stanton struck out twice in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Kansas City Royals on Oct. 5. He did not record another strikeout for the rest of a four-game series.

Three games into New York’s ALCS matchup with the Cleveland Guardians, Stanton has yet to strike out.

Stanton has now gone 26 plate appearances in a row without striking out. According to MLB.com's Sarah Langs and the MLB Network research squad, that is the longest streak of Stanton's career – regular season or postseason.

Giancarlo Stanton has not struck out since Game One of the ALDS – a span of 26 career plate appearances without punching out – the longest streak of his career (regular or post)

h/t @MLBNetwork research squad

— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) October 18, 2024

Stanton’s career isn’t lacking for impressive figures, either. The 34-year-old is a five-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger and former NL MVP.

The lack of strikeouts for Stanton have coincided with a boosted walk rate. Five of Stanton’s 31 plate appearances this postseason have resulted in a base on balls – good for a 16.1% walk rate – compared to his 8.3% mark in the regular season.

Stanton will either extend his strikeout-less streak or watch it come to an end in Game 4 of the ALCS on Friday night. First pitch from Progressive Field is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET, and Stanton is batting fifth in the Yankees' lineup as they look to lake a commanding 3-1 lead.

Follow Fastball On SI on social media

Continue to follow our Fastball On SI coverage on social media by liking us on Facebook and by following us on Twitter @FastballFN.

You can also follow Sam Connon on Twitter @SamConnon.