Stanifer grew up in Easley, South Carolina, where he attended Easley High School and played varsity baseball. Stanifer is the only Major League player to attend the high school. Following his senior year at the school, Stanifer elected to play college baseball at Anderson College, now known as Anderson University, a Junior College at the time. He was the 1994 National Christian College Athletic Association National Player of the Year while at the school.\n', '

Stanifer was selected in the 12th Round (320th Overall) by the Marlins in the 1994 draft out of Anderson University. He spent 12 years in professional baseball, playing for four different major league organizations during 11 seasons (1994–2001, 2003–2004) and one season with the 2002 Hiroshima Toyo Carp of the Japan\'s Central League.\n', '

Stanifer made his Major League debut in 1997, after spending 3 years in the minor leagues. He appeared in 36 games as a rookie, primarily as a relief pitcher. The Marlins surprised baseball that season, with their run all the way to the World Series, in only their 4th season as a franchise. Stanifer returned to the Marlins the next season, and posted a similar 38 games as a relief pitcher, even recording 1 save on the season.\n', '

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