Currently tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place in the National League West division after being swept by them in a 3-game series this past weekend, the San Francisco Giants improved their roster today by acquiring the Phillies outfielder Hunter Pence, who in only 5 MLB seasons has totaled 471 RBI’s, 943 hits and a batting average of .290. Last season Pence finished 4th in the MLB in batting average (.314) and eighth in RBI’s with 97. Furthermore, he is a spectacular fielder with blazing speed and great knowledge of the position and field. The Giants sent 2 prospects and outfielder Nate Schierholtz to Philadelphia in exchange for Pence, which on paper appears to work out far better for San Francisco.
This season, Pence is hitting .271 with 17 home runs and 59
RBI’s for the struggling Phillies and will give a much-needed boost to an
inconsistent Giant offense. San
Francisco is currently tied with the Dodgers for 11th in the MLB in
runs scored at 408 and it is fairly safe to presume that whoever totals more in
that category will likely end up winning the division as well. It appears as if Pence will bat 5th
and fill in the injured Pablo Sandoval’s spot and will likely display his
versatility as he was leading Philadelphia in runs, hits, home runs, RBI’s and
walks. This move is also beneficial as
the Dodgers have been busy acquiring new assets for a potential World Series
run that include Hanley Ramirez and Shane Victorino.
Ultimately, the Giants got a much needed confidence boost
after being swept by the Dodgers at home this past weekend including being shut
out the final 2 games. With a little
over 60 games remaining in the 2012 MLB season the National League West
division race will undoubtedly be one of the most exciting in recent memory.
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