26-year old lefty swinging Nate Schierholtz is likely the leader in the competition for the starting job in RF for the Giants in 2010. Schierholtz played in 116 games for the Giants last season and he was 76 of 285 (.267 avg, .702 OPS) with 33 runs scored, 5 homers, 29 RBIs and 3 stolen bases. They will need him to up the power a bit if he is going to start in RF in 2010. Schierholtz made 2 errors in 86 games in RF last season while showing above average range. He also has a cannon for a arm as he had 10 assists in 86 games in RF last season for the Giants.

26-year old lefty swinging John Bowker could give Schierholtz some competition for RF as he has more power than he does. Bowker played in 5 error-free games in RF last season for the Giants while showing below average range.

PROJECTED GRADE FOR THE RF IN 2010: C-