SF Giants problematic defensive area highlights offseason need

Pittsburgh Pirates v San Francisco Giants | Andy Kuno/San Francisco Giants/GettyImages Outfield defense remains an issue for the SF Giants. In fact, that unit has recorded -14 Outs Above Average (OAA) this season, which is the third-worst mark in baseball. Among the many needs they will have to address this offseason, improving outfield defense should be on the list.

SF Giants problematic defensive area highlights offseason need

Only the Baltimore Orioles (-17 OAA) and Cleveland Guardians (-20 OAA) have put up worse numbers in the outfield. For the Giants, this is not a new problem. Since the start of 2022, they have been comfortably in last place with -70 OAA. The Colorado Rockies (-52 OAA)…