The San Francisco Giants played the first game of their final series Friday night against the Colorado Rockies at AT&T Park. Before the game the Giants presented the 2015 Willie Mac Award to Matt Duffy. It is the first time in its 35-year history that the award has gone to a rookie.
The award is named for Willie McCoveyu2012”Stretch”u2012the great #44. It is awarded to the most inspirational Giantu2012the one that best exemplifies Willie Mac’s special attributes. The plaque is engraved: “Competitive Spirit, Ability and Leadership”. In a word, Willie Mac.