SF Giants: Bubble Players Most Likely To Make The Roster
Manager Bruce Bochy mentioned earlier in the spring that it was a long shot that Mac Williamson would be in consideration for the left field spot, or even a reserve spot. The Giants wanted him to start the season playing everyday in Triple A Sacramento. However, after Williamson’s two homer performance on March 5th, Bochy said, “it makes that long shot a little shorter.” Williamson is having a good spring. And I mean very, very, very good. He is tied for second in all of baseball in homers with 4, with 11 RBI. His slashline is .316/.381/.711 with a 1.091 OPS. While it’s only been 15 games and 38 at bats, he is having an elite spring thus far.
Is he going to make the team? Who knows. At this point, he probably should. He is having a great spring, and Span is having a sub-par spring, but he has been hurt. Pagan is having a great spring so far, so that hurts Williamson a little bit. He will likely start the season in Triple A. It would be beneficial for him to get everyday at bats, and maybe come up later in the season. If he performs well in Triple A, he could be called up around the All-Star break to fill in. As of now, he should make the team, though. He is hitting better than about every Giants outfielder. If he does make the team, he would be a 4th or 5th outfielder. He wouldn’t get much playing time aside form a pinch hit at bat here and there. However, don’t be surprised if he becomes the starter by the All-Star break.
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