"The 15-24 Giants are currently tied with the Mets for the worst record in the National League. The Giants' offense and pitching staff have both been below-average to start the year, with the offense being the bigger culprit of the two for the team's woes. On the whole, San Francisco is batting .241/.284/.357 with an 81 wRC+, the latter tying the Mets for worst in the Majors."
"On the plus side, Casey Schmitt has a 144 wRC+ through 128 plate appearances, while Luis Arraez is pairing his old-school hitting style with surprisingly strong defense. However, Rafael Devers, Matt Chapman, and Willy Adames are all hitting poorly. Chapman "leads" those three with a 79 wRC+ in 160 plate appearances."
"An X-factor in the Giants' offense is center fielder Harrison Bader. The 31-year-old has been on the injured list since April 15 with a left hamstring strain, though Susan Slussler of the San Francisco Chronicle writes that Bader is likely to come off the IL soon. If so, that would amount to about a month of missed time for the outfielder. Bader only made 55 plate appearances before he went down, but the club is hoping he can show some of his form from last year when he returns."
"There were some signs that Bader was lucky to hit so well. He batted .359 on balls in play, which was well above the league average. Bader's .297 expected wOBA was also well below his actual mark of .346, while his 87.2 MPH average exit velocity ranked in just the 12th percentile in the Majors. There is also the matter that Bader has been a below-average hitter in most seasons, including every season from 2022-24 leading up to his 2025 breakout."
The Giants are tied for the worst National League record, with both offense and pitching below average, while the offense is the bigger problem. San Francisco is batting .241/.284/.357 with an 81 wRC+, tied for worst in the majors. Casey Schmitt has produced well, and Luis Arraez combines hitting with strong defense. Rafael Devers, Matt Chapman, and Willy Adames are hitting poorly, with Chapman at a 79 wRC+ over 160 plate appearances. Center fielder Harrison Bader has been on the injured list since April 15 with a left hamstring strain and is expected to return soon. In 2025, Bader posted career-best wRC+, wOBA, and home runs, though his results included signs of luck and his exit velocity ranked low. The team would be satisfied if he returns as an average hitter.
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