Back to the Miami Marlins Newsfeed

5-year Marliniversary: Stanton wins National League MVP

Throughout Florida/Miami Marlins history, only one player has ever earned the distinction of National League MVP.

In 2017, his final season as a member of the Miami Marlins, outfielder Giancarlo Stanton had the greatest individual season in franchise history. On this day five years ago, he was named the league’s MVP.

It was Nov. 16, 2017, when speculation became official. When the votes were tallied, Stanton edged out Joey Votto of the Cincinnati Reds for the award.

During his 2017 season, Stanton finished with a .