Seven hundred and thirty-two years ago, when last season started, the Giants had a stockpile of utility infielders. Do you remember Aaron Hill? Sure you do, but how about Jimmy Rollins, Jae-gyun Hwang, and Gordon Beckham? What about Orlando Calixte and Juniel Querecuto? Ramiro Peña? You forgot at least one of those players was signed or re-signed by the Giants last offseason, admit it.
This comes up now because the Giants are at it again. They’re acquiring all of the utility infielders.
The most impressive pedigree belongs to Alen Hanson, a 25-year-old infielder-outfielder who was a top-100 prospect as recently as 2015, according to Major League Baseball.