The San Francisco Giants have elevated Dave Groeschner to vice president of medical and performance, recognizing one of the organization’s longest-tenured and most influential staff members.

The upcoming season will mark Groeschner’s 30th year with the franchise, a milestone that reflects both continuity and sustained success in the club’s approach to player health and conditioning.

Groeschner has spent decades helping shape the Giants’ medical and performance infrastructure. He's worked closely with players, coaches, and front office personnel to maintain one of the more respected health programs in Major League Baseball.

His responsibilities have included overseeing injury prevention strategies, rehabilitation processes, and the integration of modern sports science into daily routines at both the major-league and minor-league levels.

Throughout his tenure, the Giants have consistently emphasized durability and recovery, areas where Groeschner’s leadership has played a significant role.

His promotion formalizes the broader scope of responsibilities he has already carried in recent seasons. Teams across the league continue expanding performance departments to blend athletic training, strength programs, and data-driven health monitoring.

One of the most notable moments of Groeschner’s career came during the 2011 season, when he helped guide franchise catcher Buster Posey through an extensive rehabilitation process following a severe leg injury.

Posey’s recovery became a defining example of the organization’s medical approach. He returned the following season to deliver an MVP-caliber performance while helping reestablish the Giants as contenders.

That successful recovery reinforced Groeschner’s reputation within the organization and around the league. It made him a trusted figure capable of managing both the physical and mental demands of long-term rehabilitation.

Players have frequently credited the Giants’ staff for maintaining open communication and individualized recovery plans. These are elements that have become central to modern player development and longevity.

Groeschner’s promotion also reflects the evolving structure of front offices across MLB, where performance departments now play a larger role in roster management and player availability.

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