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The Giants’ Most Lopsided Teams, Part 1

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Charles Johnson

In 2012, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim powered their way to 89 wins primarily on the strength of their offense. Mike Trout led the Halos’ effort with an amazing 8.6 offensive WAR (or “oWAR,” which is WAR without consideration … Continue reading →

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This Day in Giants History, May 9, 1947: The Hondo Hurricane

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Charles Johnson

Heralded Giant rookie Clint Hartung makes his first pitching appearance and throws six shutout innings against the Braves. He will start twenty games, and will also play seven games in the outfield, batting .309/.330/.543 for the year. (The Braves will … Continue reading →

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1952 in a Box

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Charles Johnson

Giants Checking In:  Marc Hill, Elsberry, MO                                     Al Holland, Roanoke, VA                                     Mike Ivie, Atlanta, GA                                     Mike Krukow, Long Beach, CA                                     Butch Metzger, Lafayette, IN   Giants Checking Out:  Red Dooin, Rochester, NY                                     Arlie Latham, Garden … Continue reading →

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The Best Defensive Left Fielders

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Charles Johnson

We’ve been examining the best three-year peaks of defensive play by Giant players, as measured by baseball-reference.com’s rfield. I explained my methodology here, and we’ve previously looked at catchers, first-, second– and third basemen, and shortstops. Today we turn our … Continue reading →

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