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The Giants’ Most Lopsided Teams, Part 1

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

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

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

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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