Bay Area Native Melvin Praised as ‘Perfect’ Choice for New Giants Manager

Then Manager Bob Melvin of the San Diego Padres watches batting practice before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis., on Aug. 26, 2023. John Fisher/Getty Images

Mired in mediocrity the past two seasons after having won a franchise-record 107 games and the National League West title in 2021, the San Francisco Giants swung for the fences in pursuit of a new manager.

A perceived home run that not long ago seemed like nothing more than a pipe dream became reality Oct. 25 when the club officially named Bay Area native and former Giants catcher Bob Melvin as the man entrusted to lead San Francisco back to relevance, not to mention playoff contention.