San Francisco Giants Best Defensive Plays of 2016

By Michael Saltzman

Jan 5, 2017

Aug 15, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (35) dives for a ground ball single hit by Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman David Freese (not pictured) at AT&T Park the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the San Francisco Giants 8 to 5. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports /

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5. Joe Panik Diving Stop and Toss from his Belly

Panik never seems to quit on a play in the field, and while he had many great plays in shallow right and up the middle in 2016, this play stood out the most. Amazing considering he wasn’t 100%.

Amazing how many tough chances have challenged Joe Panik since he came back from groin injury. "I've held together," he said.
— Andrew Baggarly (@extrabaggs) May 13, 2016