Pat Burrell hit 18 homers after signing with the Giants two months into the 2010 season, and he retired with nine 20-homer seasons and four 30-homer seasons on his résumé. That's exactly the kind of power production the Giants have been desperately searching for in recent years, and as they rebuild their farm system and organizational structure, they're counting on Burrell's experience to help the next generation.
This month was supposed to be Burrell's first as hitting coach for the San Jose Giants, who play just a few minutes from Bellarmine College Prep, where he starred in high school.