It’s easy to make fun of Jeremy Affeldt. For how he fields his position. Or doesn’t. For how he handles himself at the plate. Or doesn’t. For how he takes care of his body. Or doesn’t.
But every time someone gets on Affeldt for being Affeldt, the next message is about his work in the community or value as a teammate or work as a champion.
The Giants honored the retiring reliever before Sunday’s series finale, and there weren’t many dry eyes in the house, including Affeldt’s. He teared up several times.
At one point, he addressed Bruce Bochy by saying, “You’re one of the greatest leaders of men that I have ever met.