Heliot hit two homers!

21-year old outfielder Heliot Ramos was the Giants 1st-round pick (#19 overall) in the 2017 June draft. He hit two homers today to help the Giants clobber the Reds 9-4. Let’s hope he continues to rake. Three other Giants–Steven Duggar, LaMonte Wade, and Joey Bart–also hit homers, making it five overall. Better still, seven Giants pitchers allowed zero homers by the Reds. Giants errors led to two late runs but their 14-hit attack was enough. Youngsters Hunter Bishop and Marco Luciano each had a hit, as did roster dark horse Jason Vosler who also drove in a run. Vosler, who has been impressive this spring, may get a chance to stick on the big club if Evan Longoria goes to the IL. Word is Longo is dealing with plantar fasciitis. Vosler played left field yesterday and second base today although he is primarily a third baseman. He was excellent for the Padres AAA-El Paso club in 2019 and at age 27 should be hitting his peak. I hope he gets a chance to show his stuff. Speaking of stuff, southpaw Sam Long had three whiffs in his inning of relief, he’s been a standout so far. Long is from Fair Oaks and starred at Sac State so he’s everyone’s favorite story this spring. He’s mostly been a starter but has yet to pitch above A-level. Speaking of starters, new free agent righty Anthony DeSclafani made his debut and went two innings, allowing one hit and one run.

–M.C.