SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–In the first three Cactus League games he appeared in, Evan Longoria spent more time in the clubhouse than he did on the field.
The Giants’ new third baseman owns three Gold Gloves, but due to an early spring training start date, manager Bruce Bochy wasn’t in a hurry to see Longoria show off his defensive prowess.
So Longoria served as the team’s designated hitter, a role he admits is a bit unnatural.
“You’re just into the game a little bit more (playing defense),” Longoria said. “The flow of the game is a little bit easier.