On Sunday, Trevor McDonald allowed just one earned run in six innings in a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 2025 season has been a mixed bag for the SF Giants rookie pitcher, but no pitcher is arguably happier to leave the Pacific Coast League (PCL) than McDonald.
No one is happier to leave the Pacific Coast League than young SF Giants pitcher
The PCL is a very hitter-friendly environment. Many of the ballparks are at higher elevations, so breaking pitches are not quite as sharp, and the ball tends to carry more. This leads to some inflated offensive numbers.