San Francisco Giants: Top 10 Left Fielders in Team History

By Michael Saltzman

Jan 13, 2017

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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May 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; A detailed view of Major League Baseball baseballs baring the signature of Robert Manfred Jr. before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

9. Sam Mertes (1903-1906)

Wins Above Replacement: 12.1

Mertes played only four seasons with the Giants. Mertes hit 96 doubles in four years and in his first three seasons in New York he had more walks than strikeouts. In his career with the Giants he only struck out 176 times while drawing 200 walks.

Overall, he played 507 career games in left field in New York and had a career slashline with the Giants of .273/.348/.404 for an OPS of .753.