In Scottsdale, Arizona, spring training is underway, highlighting the early advantage of pitchers over hitters. Despite this trend, Willy Adames and Heliot Ramos emerged as key players, showcasing their power. Adames homered on consecutive days, while Ramos impressively hit a home run off Justin Verlander, prompting a candid reaction from the pitcher. Both players are seen as potential candidates to hit 30 home runs in a season for the Giants, a feat not achieved since Barry Bonds. Verlanger's performance also stands out despite giving up a notable home run.
The Giants are still searching for their first player to hit at least 30 home runs in a single season since Barry Bonds did so in 2004.
Ramos sent a four-seam fastball well over the left-field fence... Immediately knowing the ball was gone, Verlander yelled out a four-letter expletive.
Despite allowing the loudest home run in camp, Verlander impressed during his live bullpen session, inducing whiffs with both his fastball and breaking balls.
Adames... hit a career-high 32 home runs for the Milwaukee Brewers last season while Ramos... hit 22 home runs despite not making his season debut until May.
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