The Giants knew Grant McCray would help them out with his speed and his glove when they called the 23-year-old up to the big leagues earlier this month.
But with three home runs, a .308 average and .972 OPS through his first 11 MLB games, McCray’s offensive prowess is proving to be just as exciting.
McCray’s latest long ball, his second in as many games, helped San Francisco secure a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night at American Family Field — just another reminder for the young outfielder that his future in The Show is promising.
“Just telling myself and believing in myself, and just reminding myself that I belong here,” McCray said on “Giants Postgame Live” after San Francisco’s win. “I’m here for a reason, [to] help the team win, and I did that tonight.”
McCray’s home run in Milwaukee came in a tough spot. Just moments before the rookie’s at-bat, Brewers center fielder Blake …