SAN FRANCISCO – The Willie Mac Award is bestowed on the Giants player who most inspires the clubhouse with his positive attitude, tireless work ethic and performance on the field.
This year, being inspirational was an impossible task. But Nick Hundley managed it well, and the Giants honored their backup catcher with their highest honor prior to Friday night’s game against the San Diego Padres.
If true character emerges in times of struggle, Hundley showed his stripes time and time again this season.
“It’s somebody that inspires everybody else,” Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. “It’s an honor when you look back at who’s won it.