Getty Giancarlo Stanton reacts after striking out against the Angels. The New York Yankees finally welcomed back one of the best power hitters in Major League Baseball in Giancarlo Stanton. Stanton, who returned for the Yankees on Monday night, is expected to have an immediate impact in the lineup. When healthy, he’s one of the better power hitters in the league and has been throughout his entire career. Last season, Stanton hit 27 home runs and drove in 73, despite playing in just 114 games.