[Mick]

Giants made an interesting move in signing 26 year old Jerar Encarnacion to a minor league deal. He was playing for Oaxaca of the Mexican League, having hit 19 home runs in 34 hits (he was 34 of 93). Yes, the numbers are inflated both by the altitude (Oaxaca is at 5,100 feet, below that of Mexico City's stadium) and the lesser competition. He committed six errors in the outfield in a season for Jacksonville in the International League, so he's not a Mays-like outfielder.

[Mick]

Giants made an interesting move in signing 26 year old Jerar Encarnacion to a minor league deal. He was playing for Oaxaca of the Mexican League, having hit 19 home runs in 34 hits (he was 34 of 93). Yes, the numbers are inflated both by the altitude (Oaxaca is at 5,100 feet, below that of Mexico City's stadium) and the lesser competition. He committed six errors in the outfield in a season for Jacksonville in the International League, so he's not a Mays-like outfielder.