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Who was the catcher for the 2009 Giants?
On May 12, Sandoval hit his first walk-off home run against Joe Beimel to beat the Washington Nationals 9–7. Following an elbow injury to Sandoval in May, the Giants called up Eli Whiteside to serve as the backup catcher on May 24; since then, Sandoval has not been used at all as a catcher. After 73 games played, San Francisco Chronicle columnist Scott Ostler wrote that Sandoval had made the most impressive transition from the Giants farm system since 1986 when Will Clark and Robby Thompson were rookies.
Who was the only player to hit three home runs in a World Series game?
Then, in Game 1 of the 2012 World Series, Sandoval joined Babe Ruth, Reggie Jackson, and Albert Pujols as the only players to hit three home runs in a World Series Game. For his contributions, Sandoval was named the World Series Most Valuable Player, as the Giants swept the Detroit Tigers.
What team did Sandoval play for?
Upon rejoining the Giants' organization, Sandoval played three games with the Class A-Advanced San Jose Giants and nine games with the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, where he batted .222 and .207, respectively. On August 5, Sandoval was called up to San Francisco after Brandon Belt was put on the disabled list for a concussion. With the 2017 Giants, Sandoval appeared in 47 games, batting .225 with five home runs and 20 RBIs; defensively, he made 38 appearances at third base and nine appearances at first base.
When did Sandoval get the All Star Game?
On July 10, 2011, Sandoval was selected to the National League All-Star team, becoming the first All-Star position player for the Giants since Barry Bonds in 2007. In his first All-Star at bat, Sandoval hit an RBI ground-rule double against Brandon League, helping the NL win the 2011 MLB All-Star Game.
When did Sandoval sign with the Red Sox?
A free agent after the 2014 season, Sandoval signed a five-year contract with the Red Sox that offseason. Due to poor performance, the Red Sox released him in 2017. Sandoval then re-signed with the Giants, but the Red Sox remained responsible for paying his salary through the end of the 2019 season.
Who did Sandoval catch for?
Sandoval catching for the San Francisco Giants.
How many home runs did Sandoval hit in the 2012 World Series?
On October 24, 2012, in Game 1 of the 2012 World Series, Sandoval hit three home runs — two of them off Justin Verlander. He joined Babe Ruth, Reggie Jackson, and Albert Pujols as the only players in MLB history to hit three home runs in a World Series game, and is the first in history to hit those home runs in his first three plate appearances (in the first, third, and fifth innings). On October 28, Sandoval was named the World Series MVP. He also won the Babe Ruth Award for his overall postseason performance. Sandoval set a new Giants franchise record for most hits in a postseason with 24, which included six home runs.
Who was the third base coach for the Padres?
In 1996, he became third base coach for the Padres. He remained with manager Bruce Bochy 's coaching staff through 2002. When Bochy was named manager of the San Francisco Giants for the 2007 season, Flannery joined him as third base coach for the Giants, where he coached the Giants through three World Series wins in 2010, 2012, and 2014.
When did Flannery become a Padres second baseman?
Having been used all over the infield up to this point in his career, he emerged as the Padres' regular second baseman in 1985. He batted .281 with 40 RBIs and 50 runs scored—all career highs. He was used as a bench player for the majority of his career.
What was the only game Flannery hit in the 1984 World Series?
In game five, he reached on a ground ball that trickled through the legs of Cubs first baseman Leon Durham to score the tying run. In his only at-bat in the 1984 World Series, Flannery hit an eighth inning pinch hit single off Jack Morris in game four. Flannery enjoyed his best year the following season.