First base has quietly emerged as one of the more stable and intriguing positions in the San Francisco Giants’ organizational picture, blending elite offensive production, roster flexibility, and long-term upside.

Headlined by Rafael Devers, supported by Casey Schmitt’s versatility, and buoyed by the rise of top prospect Bryce Eldridge, the Giants appear well-positioned at the corner both in the short and long term.

Devers enters 2026 firmly entrenched as the everyday option at first base after delivering a strong 2025 campaign at the plate. Devers appeared in 163 games last season, slashing .252/.372/.479 with 35 home runs, 109 RBIs, and a 140 OPS+.

He finished the year with 4.1 WAR, reinforcing his status as one of the most impactful left-handed bats in the National League.

While first base is not his natural position, the move has helped preserve his durability while allowing his bat to remain the focal point of the Giants’ lineup. His ability to drive the ball to all fields and punish fastballs in the zone gives San Francisco a true middle-of-the-order presence entering 2026.

Behind Devers, Schmitt continues to provide valuable depth. In 2025, Schmitt logged time across multiple infield positions, appearing in 96 games and posting a .237/.305/.401 slash line with 12 home runs and solid defensive metrics.

Though his offensive consistency remains a work in progress, Schmitt’s strong arm and positional flexibility make him a useful complementary piece. His right-handed bat also gives the Giants a viable platoon or spot-start option when managing Devers’ workload over a long season.

The most intriguing long-term development at first base remains Eldridge. The 21-year-old slugger spent most of 2025 in Double-A and Triple-A, where he combined for 25 home runs and an .843 OPS, showcasing the raw power that has made him one of the organization’s premier prospects.

He also made his MLB debut last season, posting a .107/.297/.476 slash line in 10 big-league games.

While Eldridge is unlikely to be rushed with Devers entrenched at the major-league level, his physical profile and power ceiling project him as a potential middle-of-the-order fixture down the line.

Entering 2026, first base stands as a clear organizational strength for the Giants, offering immediate production, dependable depth, and a promising future pipeline.

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