Good morning, baseball fans!
Every year, the San Francisco Giants award the Barney Nugent award to the player in their first big league camp whose performance and dedication in Spring Training best exemplifies the Giants spirit.
The award is given out by players, coaches, training staff and clubhouse staff. Former winners include Russ Ortiz, Tim Lincecum, Brandon Belt, and most recently, Casey Schmitt.
This year, the 2024 Barney Nugent award was bestowed upon outfielder Ismael Munguia. Munguia made a splash with his first hit of the year, in the form of a two-run home run, and never let up.