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Can Victor Bericoto settle into a platoon role for the SF Giants in 2027?

If Jung Hoo Lee and Drew Gilbert are part of the outfield mix for the SF Giants next season, they are going to need help from the right side. Could Victor Bericoto settle into a platoon role in 2027?

By Jeff Young · Around the Foghorn

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Jeff Young evaluates whether Victor Bericoto can serve as an outfield platoon option for the SF Giants in 2027.
The Giants tied the Colorado Rockies with an MLB-worst 84 wRC+ against left-handed pitching in 2026.
Outfielders Jung Hoo Lee and Drew Gilbert struggled heavily against southpaws, recording .613 and .210 OPS marks, respectively.

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Around the Foghorn's Jeff Young analyzes whether outfielder Victor Bericoto could fill a platoon role for the San Francisco Giants in 2027. The Giants struggled significantly against left-handed pitching in 2026, tying for the league's worst wRC+ mark at 84, while outfielders Jung Hoo Lee and Drew Gilbert posted poor offensive numbers in same-sided matchups.

Young notes Bericoto slashed .273/.284/.439 across 67 plate appearances against southpaws in 2026. However, the writer argues that Bericoto's .290 xwOBA, low 3.4 percent walk rate, and limited sample size leave it inconclusive whether he can effectively elevate the lineup.

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Can Victor Bericoto settle into a platoon role for the SF Giants in 2027?

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