Reports have revealed that Giancarlo Stanton, the renowned New York Yankees slugger notorious for keeping his personal life under the wraps, is currently dating Asiana Jayd “AJ” Hung-Barnes, a 27-year-old hospitality worker from New Jersey. Their relationship, dubbed a “secret romance” by tabloids, began in 2022 following Stanton’s split from actress Priscilla Quintana, according to sources.

Hung-Barnes, a former hostess at the upscale restaurant Catch, has been a constant companion to Stanton, frequently seen with him during the baseball season. Sources reveal that the slugger discreetly books luxury hotel suites for her, which included a stay at the Four Seasons in Baltimore during an Orioles series.

But AJ’s relationship with Giancarlo Stanton extends beyond hotel stays; he reportedly lets her crash at his Midtown East apartment. When apart, their primary mode of communication is Snapchat, as Stanton “can’t wait to check her Snaps after his games.” Love does not wait, or something they say, huh?

While Stanton prefers to keep his personal life private, AJ has been known to be more open on social media, posting cryptic messages and photos hinting at their relationship—including a handwritten note reading “Aj ♥’s G” on a JW Marriott notepad, captioned “That I do,” per Page Six reports.

AJ’s social media activity has also included sharing photos and videos from Stanton’s waterfront Tampa home, further fueling relationship speculation about them. Lady Stanton has also been seen wearing Yankees hats and attending games at Yankee Stadium.

Giancarlo Stanton, the discreet slugger—and Asiana Jayd “AJ” Hung-Barnes, the social media maven

Despite Stanton’s preference for privacy, sources reveal that he and Hung-Barnes communicate daily via social media when spending time apart. He reportedly uses SnapChat as his primary means of communication with dating prospects due to its private nature.

AJ’s active presence on social media has been described as “reckless” by some sources who spoke to Page Six, contrasting with Giancarlo Stanton’s desire to keep their relationship out of the public eye. This difference in approach has reportedly caused friction between the two, with AJ being called a “sneaky link,” “situationship,” and other verbage used to describe what they currently have going on by many social media users.

The five-time All-Star, known for his prowess on the field, is now making headlines for his off-field romance. The details of their relationship, while not officially confirmed, have now become a subject of widespread interest among fans and media alike.

With Hung-Barnes’ social media posts providing glimpses into their relationship, fans are eager to learn more about the woman who has captured the heart of one of baseball’s biggest stars. Her presence in Stanton’s life adds a new dimension to the slugger’s otherwise undiscovered private persona.

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As Giancarlo Stanton and Asiana Jayd “AJ” Hung-Barnes’ relationship progresses through baseball season, will they continue keeping it lowkey or embrace the public spotlight? For now, their “secret” romance continues to captivate everyone after starting undercover.