Crawford spent 13 seasons with his hometown team and helped the Giants capture two World Series titles in 2012 and 2014. His resumé features a Silver Slugger Award, three All-Star appearances and four Gold Gloves, his 1,617 games at shortstop for the Giants is the most in franchise history.

On Saturday afternoon, Brandon Crawford stood behind a podium in front of the pitcher’s mound at Oracle Park and gave the longest speech of his life. It was the longest bit of public speaking he’d done since he was in school,

Walker allowed a long foul ball to Pederson, but rewarded Melvin’s faith by striking out Pederson swinging to end the inning. Walker, typically mild-mannered, emphatically roared as he walked off the mound, a response to the struggles he hopes he has overcome.