04-08-2026, 03:05 PM
Mick dateline='[url=tel:1775665328' Wrote: 1775665328[/url]']
Nick San Miguel of Around the Foghorn says SF's defense has been terrible so far, except for one supremely ironic exception: Luis Arraez.
SF Giants defense has been terrible so far with one supremely ironic exception
Arraez leads the infielders in Assists by a mile (40) over Chaman (28) and Adames (27). He also leads in double plays, 9 to three and six respectively. he has zero errors. Statcast thinks he's terrific, ranks him as third best 2nd baseman.
Statcast Outs Above Average Leaderboard | baseballsavant.com
Chapman has three (although I'd give at least one of those to Schmitt and maybe two).
SF Giants 3B Matt Chapman's ex-teammate comes to his defense after Schmitt episode
Side note: Giants outfielders have plus Rtot; Bader (+2), Lee (+1), Oliva (+1). Ramos is -2.
I don't think NSM is correct; the Giants team defense is exactly MLB average Rtot, 0. They have the third most DPs but the 9th most errors.
His range factor is terrible (rtot -10). His lack of errors is due to his inability to get to batted balls.
SF needs an upgrade at that position. As for Susac/Bailey, if Susac continues to hit well, yes, it will be time to consider a platoon or a benching of Bailey.