So long, Sweet Slenderman. The beat writers are out at Sutter Field ahead of today’s exhibition game between the San Francisco Giants and the Sacramento River Cats, and they’ve got news.
Not ready for this Hjelle 2024 stats: 58 G, 80.2 IP, 3.90 ERA (3.54 xERA), 8.37 K/9, 1.56 BB/9, 1.21 WHIP, 59% GB% I ended Sean Hjelle’s 2023 player review skeptical.
The San Francisco Giants have had a long list of pitchers come up and make their debut over the past couple of years. Kyle Harrison, Mason Black and Keaton Winn are pitchers that debuted in the last two seasons who fans were excited about, but have had their ups and downs.
Height isn't as much of an emphasis in baseball as it is in other sports. This makes it more obvious when a player of taller stature is on the diamond.