Giants prospect Bryce Eldridge’s late-game heroics could be key to MLB success

SACRAMENTO — When Giants executives have talked about Bryce Eldridge‘s development this summer, they have often brought up his continued effort to get up to speed at first base. Eldridge has gotten strong reviews for the work he has done in recent months to improve his positioning, range and decision-making on the dirt. He is learning how to properly prepare for every pitch, but he also has learned that it’s not always a bad thing to let your mind wander.A few weeks ago, Eldridge was standing at his position in the top of the ninth with the Sacramento River Cats trailing by three runs. He knew he was due up third in the bottom of the inning and was confident in the two guys ahead of him. “These guys are going to get on base and I’m going to tie this game,” he recalled during an interview for the “Giants Talk” Podcast. “I’m just thinking of what I’m going to do and what (the pitcher) is going to throw me. I ended up putting it over (the wall) and we ended up walking it off later in that game. That’s just kind of how I think in those situations.”Eldridge’s...