{"id":160978,"date":"2026-03-07T16:59:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T16:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=160978"},"modified":"2026-03-07T16:59:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T16:59:26","slug":"three-sf-giants-non-roster-players-who-have-made-a-good-impression-in-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=160978","title":{"rendered":"Three SF Giants non-roster players who have made a good impression in camp"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mb-0 md:mb-9 relative md:mx-10 md:mb-9\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden\" data-lead-image=\"true\"><picture><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"undefined w-full\" title=\"Feb 19, 2026; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants outfielder Jared Oliva (56) poses during Photo Day at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_1039,w_5362,h_3016\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/40\/01kk2ewvnbc47dg3d3pt.jpg\" alt=\"Feb 19, 2026; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants outfielder Jared Oliva (56) poses during Photo Day at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images\" width=\"5362\" height=\"3016\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-4 ml-1 pb-2 mt-4 md:m-3 text-darkGrey font-group-tiny\" data-lead-image=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-4 ml-1 pb-2 mt-4 md:m-3 text-darkGrey font-group-tiny\" data-lead-image=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>Feb 19, 2026; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants outfielder Jared Oliva (56) poses during Photo Day at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\"flex flex-wrap justify-center lg:justify-normal md:mx-10\">\n<div class=\"flex lg:pr-8 lg:w-[calc(100%-300px)] max-w-full\"><main class=\"min-w-0 flex-1 odesa-article-main\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"viewablity-block\">\n<figure class=\"player-wrapper relative aspect-video mb-[18px] bg-grey rounded-md hidden player-wrapper-lg md:block\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col justify-center items-center text-center h-full w-full\">\n<p>Video blocked. You must allow coo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"inline-text-0\">Spring training is underway, and with the World Baseball Classic (WBC) in progress, it has opened up playing time for a lot of non-roster players. Three non-roster players who have made a good impression so far in SF Giants camp include Victor Bericoto, Jake Holton, and Jared Oliva.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\">Last week, we looked at three non-roster pitchers who have made a favorable impression. We are shifting gears to focus on the position players while also recognizing that there just might not be much of a chance for any of them to make the Opening Day roster. That said, they can position themselves for an eventual call up with a strong finish to the Cactus League.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-3\">1. Victor Bericoto<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\">Bericoto has been one of the best hitters in Giants camp so far this spring. Hitting a grand slam against the Los Angeles Dodgers will certainly help anyone&#8217;s case. The Giants have taken notice of Bericoto&#8217;s performance, as he was slotted into the cleanup spot in Friday&#8217;s 6-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\">The right-handed bat has recorded a 1.418 OPS with two home runs and 10 RBI in 18 at-bats. He is tied with Luis Matos and Matt Chapman for the team lead in home runs and leads the club in RBI.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\">Can Bericoto make the team out of spring training? As he continues to hit, the odds improve but are still now in his favor. He is not on the 40-man roster, so the Giants would need to create a roster spot. Plus, he has appeared in only 11 games at Triple-A. The Giants will likely want to see him perform in the Pacific Coast League before giving him a roster spot.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-7\">2. Jake Holton<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\">Holton has never played above Double-A, but that could be changing soon. He has strung together some nice at-bats this spring. Holton has tallied a .929 OPS with one home run and eight RBI. His lone home run was a grand slam earlier this week, and he is second on the team in RBI.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\">The 28-year-old infielder has put up an .808 OPS across four seasons in the Eastern League. That league has proven to be a good litmus test for Giants prospects. There is likely no need for Holton to return to Double-A unless the Giants have a need on that roster. He likely will not make the team out of camp, but he has made a good impression in his first month with the organization.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-10\">3. Jared Oliva<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\">Oliva could fill a niche role on a competitive roster. He is a fast runner and capable defender at all three outfield positions. Oliva appeared in parts of two seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but struggled to a .435 OPS with a 27.1 percent strikeout rate in 59 career plate appearances.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\">There might not be much upside in Oliva&#8217;s bat, but his baserunning acumen could give the Giants a dynamic they have not had for years. He is not just a fast runner but also an efficient base stealer. He stole 57 bases in 63 chances in only 95 games at Triple-A last season. This spring, he has put up an .871 OPS in 15 at-bats. This includes six steals in seven chances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Feb 19, 2026; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants outfielder Jared Oliva (56) poses during Photo Day at Scottsdale Stadium. 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