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San Francisco Giants:Who’s All-Star Worthy?

By Gary Oversen
Aug 21, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) hits a two run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 21, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) hits a two run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 17, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (9) doubles during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 17, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (9) doubles during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Brandon Belt

Belt is finally being allowed to play consistently, which is giving us a glimpse into what we can look forward to for years to come. At the beginning of the season, it was questioned whether a player like Belt would ever truly reach his potential. But the numbers from last year, and the signing of a contract that will offer great job security has the team looking forward to a great future with the first baseman. It wasn’t always about injuries or the fact that Posey sometimes needed to get out from behind the plate. But t was combination of several factors that have kept Belt from his potential. Belt leads all NL first basemen in batting average (.306), Slugging Percentage (.534), doubles (17), triples (3), and OPS (.952). Rizzo is having a quality season with 15 home runs and 49 RBI’s, but Belt is having a more consistent season and is a quality defender.

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