Gregor Blanco, who also helped the San Francisco Giants win two World Series in 2012 and 2014, is not getting the same fanfare and sendoff as Pence.
While Pence was the team’s emotional leader and power hitting right fielder during their World Series runs, Blanco was the steady defensive presence who played all three outfield positions.
He was tasked with starting, pinch running, pinch hitting and used as a defensive replacement late in games.
No matter what role he played, Blanco helped the Giants keep close games close and protect the Giants from using sub par defenders in the late innings.