SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — When Giants manager Gabe Kapler asked his hitting coaches which players they’d like to see more of in Cactus League games, all three mentioned minor league free-agent Darin Ruf.
It shouldn’t come as a surprise the coaching staff is eager to evaluate Ruf considering the gaudy numbers he posted during three seasons with the Samsung Lions in the Korean Baseball Organization and the changes he’s implemented in an effort to shorten his swing.
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The Giants found more playing time for Ruf over the weekend and he maximized the opportunity. In six at-bats, Ruf recorded six hits, five of which went for extra bases.