San Francisco Giants pitcher Kyle Harrison throws during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona on Feb. 17, 2023. Photo courtesy of the San Francisco Giants.
Every spring, the Giants hand out an award to the player who performs the best in his first major-league camp. It’s named in honor of former trainer Barney Nugent and carries significance because it’s voted on by the players and training staff. This year, the honor went to Casey Schmitt, but in an encouraging sign for the state of the farm system, there was any number of strong candidates.
Schmitt, known for his defensive prowess, also wowed with the