In the middle of a lengthy conversation with NBC Sports Bay Area's Amy Gutierrez on Instagram Live, Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval was asked if his children know his nickname. He smiled and called over his young son, who started chanting "Panda!"
Pablo Sandoval has been the Kung Fu Panda -- or Panda -- for over a decade. Most Giants fans know the story. Barry Zito gave the nickname to the energetic young catcher when he was called up in 2008 and the organization ran with it, using the nickname in marketing campaigns and on merchandise. "The Panda" became well known at Oracle Park.