San Francisco Giants Rookie Bryce Eldridge Hits Bases-Clearing Double in MLB Debut

The San Francisco Giants are optimistic about rookie first baseman Bryce Eldridge, who made his MLB debut in September 2025 and is seen as a potential successor to Brandon Belt due to his power-hitting and use of the entire field. Eldridge, a first-round pick in 2023, has shown significant progress defensively and offensively, including a strong minor league season with 25 home runs despite some early struggles adapting to Triple-A pitching. Giants executive Randy Winn praised Eldridge's mental approach and versatility, noting that the presence of veteran Rafael Devers at first base does not block Eldridge's path to the major league roster. Meanwhile, rookie pitcher Trevor McDonald impressed in his first MLB start, contributing to a Giants win and earning praise from both Eldridge and manager Bob Melvin, who signaled McDonald could secure a spot in the starting rotation next season. The Giants hope that Eldridge and McDonald will develop into long-term cornerstones for the team as they rebuild and look toward future success.