2007_San_Francisco_Giants_season
2007 San Francisco Giants season
Major League Baseball team season
The 2007 San Francisco Giants season was the Giants' 125th year in Major League Baseball, their 50th year in San Francisco since their move from New York following the 1957 season, and their eighth at AT&T Park. The team finished in fifth place in the National League West with a 71–91 record, 19 games behind the Arizona Diamondbacks. Their season began with the team attempting to return to the post-season for the first time since 2003. New manager Bruce Bochy was hired to help the club improve on a 76 win season in 2006. Giants left fielder Barry Bonds entered 2007 with 21 home runs shy of tying Hank Aaron for most career home runs. On August 7, 2007, Bonds broke the all-time home run record with his 756th career home run and 22nd of the season. The rotation was bolstered by the arrival of Barry Zito, who was signed to the largest contract ever for a pitcher during the off-season. On September 21 it was revealed that Bonds would not return to the team following the 2007 season.[1]
| 2007 San Francisco Giants | ||||
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| League | National League | |||
| Division | West | |||
| Ballpark | AT&T Park | |||
| City | San Francisco, California | |||
| Record | 71–91 (.438) | |||
| Divisional place | 5th | |||
| Owners | Peter Magowan | |||
| General managers | Brian Sabean | |||
| Managers | Bruce Bochy | |||
| Television | KTVU (FOX 2) FSN Bay Area Jon Miller, Duane Kuiper, Mike Krukow | |||
| Radio | KNBR (680AM) Jon Miller, Duane Kuiper, Greg Papa, Dave Flemming, Mike Krukow KLOK (Spanish) | |||
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Season standings
National League West
| NL West | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
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| Arizona Diamondbacks | 90 | 72 | 0.556 | — | 50–31 | 40–41 |
| Colorado Rockies | 90 | 73 | 0.552 | ½ | 51–31 | 39–42 |
| San Diego Padres | 89 | 74 | 0.546 | 1½ | 47–34 | 42–40 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 82 | 80 | 0.506 | 8 | 43–38 | 39–42 |
| San Francisco Giants | 71 | 91 | 0.438 | 19 | 39–42 | 32–49 |
Record vs. opponents
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| Team | AZ | ATL | CHC | CIN | COL | FLA | HOU | LAD | MIL | NYM | PHI | PIT | SD | SF | STL | WSH | AL |
| Arizona | — | 4–2 | 4–2 | 2–4 | 8–10 | 6–1 | 5–2 | 8–10 | 2–5 | 3–4 | 5–1 | 5–4 | 10–8 | 10–8 | 4–3 | 6–1 | 8–7 |
| Atlanta | 2–4 | — | 5–4 | 1–6 | 4–2 | 10–8 | 3–3 | 4–3 | 5–2 | 9–9 | 9–9 | 5–1 | 5–2 | 4–3 | 3–4 | 11–7 | 4–11 |
| Chicago | 2–4 | 4–5 | — | 9–9 | 5–2 | 0–6 | 8–7 | 2–5 | 9–6 | 2–5 | 3–4 | 8–7 | 3–5 | 5–2 | 11–5 | 6–1 | 8–4 |
| Cincinnati | 4–2 | 6–1 | 9–9 | — | 2–4 | 4–3 | 4–11 | 2–4 | 8–7 | 2–5 | 2–4 | 9–7 | 2–4 | 4–3 | 6–9 | 1–6 | 7-11 |
| Colorado | 10–8 | 2–4 | 2–5 | 4–2 | — | 3–3 | 3–4 | 12–6 | 4–2 | 4–2 | 4–3 | 4–3 | 11–8 | 10–8 | 3–4 | 4–3 | 10–8 |
| Florida | 1–6 | 8–10 | 6–0 | 3–4 | 3–3 | — | 2–3 | 4–3 | 2–5 | 7–11 | 9–9 | 3–4 | 3–4 | 1–6 | 2–4 | 8–10 | 9–9 |
| Houston | 2–5 | 3–3 | 7–8 | 11–4 | 4–3 | 3-2 | — | 4–3 | 5–13 | 2–5 | 3–3 | 5–10 | 4–3 | 2–4 | 7–9 | 2–5 | 9–9 |
| Los Angeles | 10–8 | 3–4 | 5–2 | 4–2 | 6–12 | 3–4 | 3–4 | — | 3–3 | 5–5 | 4–2 | 5–2 | 8–10 | 10–8 | 3–3 | 5–1 | 5–10 |
| Milwaukee | 5–2 | 2–5 | 6–9 | 7–8 | 2–4 | 5–2 | 13–5 | 3–3 | — | 2–4 | 3–4 | 10–6 | 2–5 | 4–5 | 7–8 | 4–2 | 8–7 |
| New York | 4–3 | 9–9 | 5–2 | 5–2 | 2–4 | 11–7 | 5–2 | 5–5 | 4–2 | — | 6–12 | 4–2 | 2–4 | 4–2 | 5–2 | 9–9 | 8–7 |
| Philadelphia | 1-5 | 9–9 | 4–3 | 4–2 | 3–4 | 9–9 | 3–3 | 2–4 | 4–3 | 12–6 | — | 4–2 | 4–3 | 4–4 | 6–3 | 12–6 | 8–7 |
| Pittsburgh | 4–5 | 1–5 | 7–8 | 7–9 | 3–4 | 4–3 | 10–5 | 2–5 | 6–10 | 2–4 | 2–4 | — | 1–6 | 4–2 | 6–12 | 4–2 | 5–10 |
| San Diego | 8–10 | 2–5 | 5–3 | 4–2 | 8–11 | 4–3 | 3–4 | 10–8 | 5–2 | 4–2 | 3–4 | 6–1 | — | 14–4 | 3–4 | 4–2 | 6–9 |
| San Francisco | 8–10 | 3–4 | 2–5 | 3–4 | 8–10 | 6–1 | 4–2 | 8–10 | 5–4 | 2–4 | 4–4 | 2–4 | 4–14 | — | 4–1 | 3–4 | 5–10 |
| St. Louis | 3–4 | 4–3 | 5–11 | 9–6 | 4–3 | 4-2 | 9–7 | 3–3 | 8–7 | 2–5 | 3–6 | 12–6 | 4–3 | 1–4 | — | 1–5 | 6–9 |
| Washington | 1–6 | 7–11 | 1–6 | 6–1 | 3–4 | 10-8 | 5–2 | 1–5 | 2–4 | 9–9 | 6–12 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 4–3 | 5–1 | — | 9–9 |
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2007 was a year that had various milestones, whether personal, or historical in terms of team history, or MLB history.
May
On May 7, 2007, Bengie Molina became the first Giant since Willie McCovey in 1977 to hit two home runs in one inning. Ray Durham led off the fifth inning with a walk, and Molina followed the walk with a two-run home run to left field. Rich Aurilia later hit a three-run homer, to make it a six-run inning. Barry Bonds, and Durham then walked, and Molina came up and hit a three-run home run to left-center field, to finish a nine-run inning.[2]
Later in May, on Mother's day, the 13th, rookie Fred Lewis hit for the cycle, in his 16th Major League game, becoming only the 22nd Giant to do so. Lewis hit a double in the first inning, leading off the game, and hit his first major league home run, a three-run shot, in the third inning. His triple came in the fifth inning, and he got the last leg of the cycle in the seventh inning. Lewis was the first Giant to hit for the cycle since Randy Winn did it in Cincinnati on Aug 15, 2005. He is only the fourth player in Major League history to hit his first home run as part of a cycle, joining, Cliff Heathcote, Gary Ward, and Luke Scott. Heathcote accomplished this feat on June 13, 1918, Ward on September 18, 1980, and Scott on July 28, 2006. He also became the first left-handed San Francisco Giants batter to hit for the cycle.[3]
June
Rookie Fred Lewis hit his first career grand slam against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 1, 2007.[4]
July
On July 4, 2007, Fred Lewis hit his second grand slam of the season, becoming the first rookie in San Francisco Giants history to hit two slams in one season. Two of Lewis' first three career home runs were grand slams, and the other was part of a cycle.[5]
August
On August 4, 2007, Barry Bonds tied Hank Aaron for the most home runs in Major League history, when he hit his 755th career home run off of the San Diego Padres' Clay Hensley.[6]
Barry Bonds became the all-time home run leader at 8:51 pm PDT, on August 7, 2007, when he hit his 756th career home run off Mike Bascik and the Washington Nationals. His milestone home run was hit just to the right of center field at AT&T Park.[7] A plaque commemorating his home run has since been placed on the wall near where his home run landed.[8]
On August 8, Bonds added to his home run total, when he hit his 757th career homer into McCovey cove. He hit it off of the Washington Nationals' Tim Redding.[9]
September
Barry Bonds hit his final home run of 2007 on September 5, bringing his career total to 762.[10]
April
The Giants made no notable roster moves during April.
May
May was a month full of injuries and roster-switches for the Giants. On May 3, starting pitcher Russ Ortiz suffered elbow neuritis and was placed on the 15-day disabled list. Second baseman Kevin Frandsen was recalled from the Giants' triple-A affiliate Fresno Grizzlies. The very next day, May 4, reliever Scott Munter was recalled from Fresno and first baseman Lance Niekro was designated for assignment. He cleared waivers and was sent down to Fresno on May 9.
On May 6, starter Tim Lincecum was recalled from Fresno and Scott Munter was sent down. On May 10, Dave Roberts was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to elbow surgery and Todd Linden was designated for assignment. Outfielders Dan Ortmeier and Fred Lewis were recalled from Fresno.
On May 21, Russ Ortiz came off the disabled list, forcing pitcher Jonathan Sánchez to be sent down to Fresno. To end the month, the team's closer Armando Benítez was traded to the Marlins for pitcher Randy Messenger.
June
Russ Ortiz was once again placed on the 15-day disabled list on June 7 because of a strained right forearm. J Jonathan Sánchez was recalled, once again. On June 9, catcher Eliézer Alfonzo was placed on the 15-day disabled list and Guillermo Rodríguez was recalled from Fresno. Later that same day, outfielder Fred Lewis was placed on the 15-day disabled list because of a right oblique strain. Outfielder Dave Roberts was recalled in his place.
July
On July 31, 2007, pitcher Matt Morris was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for center field prospect Rajai Davis and pitcher Stephen MacFarland.
Roster
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Batting
Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
| Pos | Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
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| C | Bengie Molina | 134 | 497 | 137 | .276 | 19 | 81 |
| 1B | Ryan Klesko | 116 | 362 | 94 | .260 | 6 | 44 |
| 2B | Ray Durham | 138 | 464 | 101 | .218 | 11 | 71 |
| SS | Omar Vizquel | 145 | 513 | 126 | .246 | 4 | 51 |
| 3B | Pedro Feliz | 150 | 557 | 141 | .253 | 20 | 72 |
| LF | Barry Bonds | 126 | 340 | 94 | .276 | 28 | 66 |
| CF | Dave Roberts | 114 | 396 | 103 | .260 | 2 | 23 |
| RF | Randy Winn | 155 | 593 | 178 | .300 | 14 | 65 |
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
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| Rich Aurilia | 99 | 329 | 83 | .252 | 5 | 33 |
| Kevin Frandsen | 109 | 264 | 71 | .269 | 5 | 31 |
| Fred Lewis | 58 | 157 | 45 | .287 | 3 | 19 |
| Daniel Ortmeier | 62 | 157 | 45 | .287 | 6 | 16 |
| Rajai Davis | 51 | 142 | 40 | .282 | 1 | 7 |
| Nate Schierholtz | 39 | 112 | 34 | .304 | 0 | 10 |
| Mark Sweeney | 76 | 90 | 23 | .256 | 2 | 10 |
| Guillermo Rodríguez | 39 | 87 | 22 | .253 | 1 | 14 |
| Eliézer Alfonzo | 26 | 64 | 16 | .250 | 1 | 6 |
| Todd Linden | 30 | 55 | 10 | .182 | 0 | 3 |
| Lance Niekro | 11 | 17 | 3 | .176 | 0 | 0 |
| Eugenio Vélez | 14 | 11 | 3 | .273 | 0 | 2 |
| Scott McClain | 8 | 11 | 2 | .182 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis Figueroa | 6 | 5 | 1 | .200 | 0 | 0 |
Pitching
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
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| Matt Cain | 32 | 200.0 | 7 | 16 | 3.65 | 163 |
| Barry Zito | 34 | 196.2 | 11 | 13 | 4.53 | 131 |
| Noah Lowry | 26 | 156.0 | 14 | 8 | 3.92 | 87 |
| Tim Lincecum | 24 | 146.1 | 7 | 5 | 4.00 | 150 |
| Matt Morris | 21 | 136.2 | 7 | 7 | 4.35 | 73 |
| Travis Blackley | 2 | 8.2 | 0 | 0 | 7.27 | 5 |
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
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| Russ Ortiz | 12 | 49.0 | 2 | 3 | 5.51 | 27 |
| Pat Misch | 18 | 40.1 | 0 | 4 | 4.24 | 26 |
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
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| Brad Hennessey | 69 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 3.42 | 40 |
| Steve Kline | 68 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4.70 | 17 |
| Jack Taschner | 63 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5.40 | 51 |
| Kevin Correia | 59 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 3.45 | 80 |
| Vinnie Chulk | 57 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 3.57 | 41 |
| Randy Messenger | 37 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5.09 | 22 |
| Jonathan Sánchez | 33 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5.88 | 62 |
| Brian Wilson | 24 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2.28 | 18 |
| Scott Atchison | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.11 | 25 |
| Armando Benítez | 19 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 4.67 | 18 |
| Tyler Walker | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.26 | 9 |
| Scott Munter | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.22 | 4 |
| Dan Giese | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4.82 | 7 |
| Erick Threets | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.29 | 1 |
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: San Jose, Salem-Keizer
- Curry, Jack (September 22, 2007), "Bonds Goes From Out of the Park to Out of a Job", The New York Times, retrieved September 22, 2007
- ""Giants rookie Lewis hits for the cycle" gets two singles, double, triple, homer vs. Rockies". Archived from the original on September 18, 2007. Retrieved June 17, 2008.
- ""Cain picked up by Lewis' slam in win" Righty gets plenty of support; Durham, Aurilia go back-to-back". Archived from the original on September 12, 2007. Retrieved June 17, 2008.
- ""Bonds pulls up to Aaron with No. 755" Slugger matches all-time homer record with shot off Hensley". Archived from the original on June 24, 2008. Retrieved June 17, 2008.
- ""BB king: Bonds hits home run No. 756" Slugger sits alone atop MLB's long-ball list with shot off Bacsik". Archived from the original on May 9, 2008. Retrieved June 17, 2008.
- ""Tributes to Bonds added at AT&T Park" Outfield plaque commemorates 756th homer; 500 club honored". Archived from the original on May 24, 2008. Retrieved June 17, 2008.
- ""Bonds wastes no time clubbing No. 757" Slugger belts Splash Hit less than 24 hours after record-breaker". Archived from the original on November 10, 2007. Retrieved June 17, 2008.
- "Bengie Molina, 2007 recipient". Archived from the original on February 15, 2008. Retrieved June 24, 2009.
- Game Logs:
- 1st Half: San Francisco Giants Game Log on ESPN.com
- 2nd Half: San Francisco Giants Game Log on ESPN.com
- Batting Statistics: San Francisco Giants Batting Stats on ESPN.com
- Pitching Statistics: San Francisco Giants Pitching Stats on ESPN.com
- 2007 San Francisco Giants at Baseball Reference