Buster Posey acknowledged the importance of a skilled shortstop, relying on Brandon Crawford's defensive prowess during his playing days. Now, as the Giants' president of baseball operations, he's prioritizing finding a successor. Posey stated, 'If we could find a shortstop that'd be great.' This highlights the significance he places on this position moving forward.
Tyler Fitzgerald showed promise as a rookie, impressing with his performance by hitting 15 homers and stealing 17 bases, alongside an OPS of .831 across 96 games. Yet, there are concerns regarding his strikeout rate, which stands at a high 31.7%, raising questions about his long-term viability at shortstop.
Marco Luciano's rocky season has prompted a shift in perspective; Posey revealed the 23-year-old's future likely lies in the outfield rather than at shortstop or second base. After struggling with a .562 OPS and poor defense, this transition exemplifies the need for strategic positioning within the team's roster.
Posey highlighted free agency as a viable route to secure a new shortstop, particularly naming Willy Adames and Ha-Seong Kim as top candidates. Adames, expected to command a significant deal similar to Matt Chapman's previous extension, symbolizes the financial commitment the Giants may undertake to bolster the shortstop position.
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