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San Francisco Giants: Top 10 Left Fielders in Team History

By Michael Saltzman
Jul 27, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants right fielder Mac Williamson (51) hits the ball during the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kenny Karst-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 27, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants right fielder Mac Williamson (51) hits the ball during the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kenny Karst-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 4, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; General view of a San Francisco Giants hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 4, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; General view of a San Francisco Giants hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

2. George Burns (1911-1921)

Wins Above Replacement: 36.1

Burns played 11 seasons with the Giants. In 1913 and 1914, Burns earned MVP votes, finishing fourth in 1914. That year he had a slashline of .303/.403/.417 for an OPS of .820. That also led to a 6 Win season for Burns. He had another 6 Win season in 1917 as well.

Overall, he played 1,362 career games in left field in New York and had a career slashline with the Giants of .290/.368/.391 for an OPS of .759.

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