San Francisco Giants: Top 10 Second Baseman in Giants’ History

By Daniel Sperry

Jan 15, 2017

Oct 10, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (12) hits a walk-off RBI double against the Chicago Cubs during the thirteenth inning during game three of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball series at AT&T Park. The San Francisco Giants won 6-5 in thirteen innings. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /

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The San Francisco Giants were founded in 1883. They have won more games than any team in Major League baseball history. This is our next All-Time list of the off-season, looking at the greatest second baseman in team history.

The San Francisco Giants have had some fantastic players overall. And as we build up to our best all time 25 man roster, we have to give honorable mention to those at every position. This one will look specifically at those who played second base for the Giants, in both New York and San Francisco.

Some of our previous lists, such as the top ten first-baseman and top ten catchers in Giants history, had one of the current Giants on the list. Well, second base is not going to be one of those positions. Some notable outsiders on the list? Joe Panik is 15th all time with a 5.5 WAR and Duane Kuiper was 29th all time with a -1.1. WAR.

Panik though has really only enjoyed less than three full seasons as a pro, giving him plenty of time over his career to crack this list. You’ll see just how close he is when we introduce number ten. If Panik has a really good season again this year, he just might jump into the top ten. Here we go!