Scouting Report: Pablo Sandoval

Summary

Pablo Sandoval, Giants legend and former slugger, has been actively involved with the team during the 2026 season. He provided mentorship to rookie catcher Jesús Rodríguez during spring training, advising him to maintain his work ethic and not let distractions affect his performance. Rodríguez subsequently made his MLB debut and recorded his first hit and home run in the same game against the Padres. Sandoval also addressed concerns about the Giants' struggling offense and underperforming stars like Rafael Devers and Willy Adames, expressing confidence that these players will bounce back and achieve their typical production levels (30+ homers, ~100 RBIs) despite slow starts. Sandoval emphasized patience with young players and acknowledged the difficulty of hitting in modern baseball with increased velocity.