And most fans rightfully believe the 2018 version of the San Francisco Giants doesn’t have what it takes to come back from deficits in crowded NL West and Wild Card races.
The team has battled injuries and underperforming seasons from supposedly dependable veterans, but several surprise contributors have established themselves as key pieces. Dereck Rodriguez, Alen Hanson, Derek Holland (though an impending free agent), Reyes Moronta, and Austin Slater all fit that description.
Today, I want to focus on another player in that category, outfielder Gorkys Hernandez.