On Wednesday night, Giants rookie Bryce Eldridge showed a glimpse into why he’s one of MLB’s top prospects.
The 20-year-old first baseman contributed a 109.7 mph rocket for a double, plus an opposite-field single for his first multi-hit game in the big leagues during San Francisco’s 4-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Oracle Park.
After the game, Eldridge revealed which Giants veteran he has leaned on for advice since making his MLB debut last week.
“I’ve kind of just been trying to talk to [Matt] Chapman,” Eldridge told Bonta Hill and Shawn Estes on “Giants Postgame Live.” “He’s hilarious, he’s awesome and obviously he’s been around for a little bit. He knows what he’s doing.
“The biggest thing a lot of these guys have been telling me is just have fun. It’s the same game, and don’t get overwhelmed by it. These guys in the clubhouse have made it easy for me to not do that, and I’m enjoying every second of it. It’s been awesome, and it’s finally good to get a home win.”
Chapman, an All-Star third baseman and five-time Gold Glove winner, certainly isn’t a bad mentor to have as Eldridge seeks to get his footing at the top level. Baseball’s No. 13 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, went just 1 for 20 in his first seven games with San Francisco before his two-hit night on Wednesday.
With just three games left in the 2025 season for the already-eliminated Giants, Eldridge will look to have a big series this weekend against the Colorado Rockies to end the year on a high note — perhaps acquiring some momentum heading into 2026.
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