Brian Bocock
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Brian Bocock
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 185 lb.
- School Stetson University
- Debut March 31, 2008
- Born March 9, 1985 in Harrisonburg, VA, USA
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Brian Bocock made his major league debut for the San Francisco Giants on Opening Day 2008 as the team's starting shortstop against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He made the team as a non-roster invitee in spring training, impressing management with his defensive ability.
Bocock had never played at a higher level than single-A at that point, and had hit only .220 for the San Jose Giants in 2007, with 19 doubles in 345 at-bats (he did hit .292 in the South Atlantic League, but in only 39 games). The previous year, his first year in organized baseball, his hitting line was a paltry .221/.300/.279 between two teams, so his ability to hit Major League pitching overall was a serious question.
