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The SF Giants have a subtle connection to the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series

Only one former SF Giants played appeared for the Tampa Bay Rays this year, but the two teams now share another subtle connection. Tampa Bay's play-by-play broadcaster, Doug Waechter, is a former major league pitcher and the father of the…

By Jeff Young · Around the Foghorn

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 3:00 PM

Key Things to Know

The Giants connect to the Rays via broadcaster Doug Waechter, father of Giants draft pick Kaden Waechter.
The Giants selected Kaden Waechter in the 2026 second round with a $3.2 million signing bonus.
Former Giants outfielder Austin Slater is eligible for a World Series ring after playing seven games for Tampa Bay.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The SF Giants share ties with the World Series-bound Tampa Bay Rays, primarily through Rays broadcaster Doug Waechter and former outfielder Austin Slater. Waechter, a former pitcher and current Rays broadcaster, is the father of pitcher Kaden Waechter, whom the Giants selected in the second round of the 2026 draft with a $3.2 million signing bonus.

Additionally, Slater played seven games for the Rays during the 2026 season, qualifying him for a World Series ring if Tampa Bay wins the title. The Rays' broadcast team also includes former Giants player Denard Span.

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