Encarnación's signing by the Giants is based on his impressive .366/.439/.989 performance in the Mexican League, with 19 home runs in 26 games, showcasing his potential for the team.
The Giants are aware of the potential elevation effect on Encarnación's home run numbers, especially coming from a stadium 5,102 feet above sea level in Oaxaca.
Encarnación brings much-needed depth to the Giants organization, indicating a shift towards a youthful option with potential beyond filling in occasionally, contrasting with previous expectations.
Despite Encarnación's past fielding errors in the MiLB, his current .228 batting average is balanced by a .347 OBP and .452 slug, displaying improvement in his K:BB ratio with Oaxaca.
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