Right field at Oracle Park is not for the faint of heart.From vast Triples Alley to swirling winds to unique archways that make up the 24-foot-high brick wall, it’s one of the most unique ballpark features in MLB. As a result, there’s been no shortage of bizarre plays that have occurred in the stadium’s 26-plus years of existence.But former Giant Mike Yastrzemski, who primarily manned right field from his 2019 debut until he was traded to the Atlanta Braves at last year’s deadline, says that’s exactly what he misses about playing in San Francisco.“I know it may sound crazy, but I genuinely miss the challenge of playing right field,” Yastrzemski told The San Francisco Chronicle’s Shayna Rubin. “I took a lot of pride in playing right field out there and having so much fun trying to figure out every nook and cranny and why each flag was blowing in a different direction even though they’re right next to each other.”Yastrzemski played right field arguably as well as anyone ever has at Oracle Park and twice was named a Gold Glove finalist for his efforts (2021 and 2024) in a challenging defensive spot. Mike...
What outfielder Mike Yastrzemski surprisingly misses about playing for Giants
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