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Why Hunter Pence fits the 2020 Giants and why his role doesn’t seem to matter

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — On the final day of the 2018 regular season, the Giants presented Hunter Pence with a personalized scooter for the outfielder to ride as he ventured into an uncertain future.

Ahead of the Giants’ first home game in 2020, Pence says he’ll use the scooter to commute to a familiar office.

“I feel like it just makes sense to ride it back for Opening Day,” Pence said.

Fewer than two years after the Giants thought Pence would drive off into the sunset, a clubhouse leader nicknamed “The Reverend” has returned to the franchise on a one-year, $3 million deal.