Giants coach Gary Pettis ready to bring ‘aggressive’ mindset to uneven offense
New York Post
Last updated: June 5, 2026
The San Francisco Giants have hired Gary Pettis, a seasoned baseball veteran, as their new third-base coach mid-season. This move comes after the team's previous third-base coach, Hector Borg, struggled with decision-making, and the Giants' baserunning performance has been the worst in the majors.
- The Giants brought in 68-year-old Gary Pettis, a baseball lifer with extensive experience as a player and coach, to address their struggles with baserunning.
- Pettis, who will take on his new role Friday at Wrigley Field, brings an 11-year playing career and 22 years of coaching experience, including time with successful World Series and division-winning teams.
- His coaching style at third base is described as "aggressive," mirroring his approach as a player.
- The Giants' baserunners have been particularly weak, with few stolen bases and a high rate of being thrown out, contributing to their low run scoring.
- Pettis was hired at the recommendation of Dusty Baker, who is an advisor to president of baseball operations Buster Posey.
- The hiring process involved extensive consultation with various baseball figures.
- Pettis, who previously coached for the Astros and Rangers, expressed excitement about returning to the Bay Area and wearing the Giants' uniform.
- Experienced coaches like Ron Washington and Ron Wotus were considered but were unavailable due to health or personal reasons, highlighting the importance of experienced leadership in the third-base coaching box.
