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SAN FRANCISCO — In five seasons with the Giants, George Kontos has become known for his durability. He is ready and willing to take the mound as often as needed, and it’s a trait he displayed more than a decade before his big league debut.
Kontos was a workhorse for his freshman team at Niles West High School in the suburbs of Chicago, and in the final game of the season, he pitched seven strong innings for a big win, stubbornly pushing through some soreness in his right elbow.