Much of the attention during Gabe Kapler’s introductory press conference as the new manager of the San Francisco Giants focused on his handling of a sexual assault incident during his time as the director of player development for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2015.
Those are not the only questions surrounding his future outlook with the Giants, though, after he managed the Philadelphia Phillies to a 161-163 record in two years at the helm.
From an on-the-field standpoint, the 44-year-old has emphasized that he wants to create a culture of accountability:
How will Kapler define cultural success: “I would define success as players having the opportunity to be themselves, show up to the ballpark as they are, feel like they can express themselves as unique individuals in a clubhouse, but also create a culture of accountability.