PHOENIX -- For the first time since undergoing surgery on his right hamstring, Hunter Pence was able to take turns in the Giants' pregame on-field batting-practice session.
"I'm not able to swing natural yet, but it's cool to see the progression, to get back out there on the field," Pence said. "It's exciting. I was pretty amped up to be out there again."
Pence underwent surgery June 9 to repair a torn right hamstring tendon. At that point, the recovery time was estimated at six to eight weeks.
Pence isn't sure if he's on or ahead of schedule, but said, "The plan is to do everything I can to be back on the field as quickly as possible.