Last night, the Giants started their 19th left fielder in 19 seasons, tied for the longest consecutive streak of different players at any single position.
Trivia: Name the 19, with a hint for each:
2025 Hit two run homer yesterday, first HR of the season for the Giants.
2024 One of Farhan's infamous, if-I-stink-I'm-staying-if-I'm-good-I'm-leaving free agent contracts. 1.3 WAR, now a Dodger.
2023 Was a catcher who couldn't really catch. He could hit, though. Barely on the Red Sox 40 man roster.
2022 Palo Alto HS alum. Originally a Dodger, played for the Giants, last year the D'Backs, and Bochy wanted him back, so he's a Ranger. Led league with 18 HBP last year.
2021 Stanford alum. Went 1 for 3 with a home run for the White Sox yesterday.
2020 His only terrific year, .947 OPS in 52 games. Been out of MLB since 2020, played in Japan last year.
2019 His rookie year, 1 hit in 15 ABs all season. Played for Pirates last year, last guy on San Diego 40 man roster this year. Two first names.
2018 Works for the Giants, hugely popular, inspirational dugout speaker in postseason. Won Willie Mac award in 2013.
2017 Hit three home runs in a game against the A's, never heard from again.
2016 Had career high of 12 HRs, then retired because he couldn't generate a big enough offer. His fellow players weren't sad to see him go. Normally a CF.
2015 JBL came to MLB at age 30, seven teams in six MLB seasons. Career .285 hitter, .353 OBP, no power, returned to Japan.
2014 Clutch home run in 8th inning of game 5 of the WS tied the game. Career over when he got a concussion in the melee when Hunter Strickland hit Bryce Harper. Very popular Giant.
2013 Career minor leaguer, great find and terrific in 2010 (won Willie Mac Award), last season was 2013, hit .250. Played CF most of his career.
2012 College and pro teammate of 2011 LF. Not a typical Californian.
2011 College and pro teammate of 2012 LF. The Machine. Current batting coach
2010 Hit .194 for SF, third worst season in 16 year career. Ivy League, UPenn QB for two years. Was Team USA manager for 2023 baseball classic.
2009 One of the few homegrown Giants, drafted 2nd round of 2002 MLB draft. First left-hander to get four hits off of Randy Johnson, first Giants rookie to hit two grand slams in a game. Stole home twice in 2008.
2008 Manages the Evil Empire team.
2007 Holds single season HR record.
2006 Barry Bonds
Trivia: Name the 19, with a hint for each:
2025 Hit two run homer yesterday, first HR of the season for the Giants.
2024 One of Farhan's infamous, if-I-stink-I'm-staying-if-I'm-good-I'm-leaving free agent contracts. 1.3 WAR, now a Dodger.
2023 Was a catcher who couldn't really catch. He could hit, though. Barely on the Red Sox 40 man roster.
2022 Palo Alto HS alum. Originally a Dodger, played for the Giants, last year the D'Backs, and Bochy wanted him back, so he's a Ranger. Led league with 18 HBP last year.
2021 Stanford alum. Went 1 for 3 with a home run for the White Sox yesterday.
2020 His only terrific year, .947 OPS in 52 games. Been out of MLB since 2020, played in Japan last year.
2019 His rookie year, 1 hit in 15 ABs all season. Played for Pirates last year, last guy on San Diego 40 man roster this year. Two first names.
2018 Works for the Giants, hugely popular, inspirational dugout speaker in postseason. Won Willie Mac award in 2013.
2017 Hit three home runs in a game against the A's, never heard from again.
2016 Had career high of 12 HRs, then retired because he couldn't generate a big enough offer. His fellow players weren't sad to see him go. Normally a CF.
2015 JBL came to MLB at age 30, seven teams in six MLB seasons. Career .285 hitter, .353 OBP, no power, returned to Japan.
2014 Clutch home run in 8th inning of game 5 of the WS tied the game. Career over when he got a concussion in the melee when Hunter Strickland hit Bryce Harper. Very popular Giant.
2013 Career minor leaguer, great find and terrific in 2010 (won Willie Mac Award), last season was 2013, hit .250. Played CF most of his career.
2012 College and pro teammate of 2011 LF. Not a typical Californian.
2011 College and pro teammate of 2012 LF. The Machine. Current batting coach
2010 Hit .194 for SF, third worst season in 16 year career. Ivy League, UPenn QB for two years. Was Team USA manager for 2023 baseball classic.
2009 One of the few homegrown Giants, drafted 2nd round of 2002 MLB draft. First left-hander to get four hits off of Randy Johnson, first Giants rookie to hit two grand slams in a game. Stole home twice in 2008.
2008 Manages the Evil Empire team.
2007 Holds single season HR record.
2006 Barry Bonds
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