Rafael Devers Silences Critics with 37-Homer Season in San Francisco

San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers silenced critics in 2026, hitting 37 home runs with 98 RBIs and a 136 wRC+ across 148 games before requiring season-ending surgery. After a slow April, Devers slashed .275/.367/.588 from May 1 onward, finishing as MLB's 14th-best hitter. He posted a 93 mph average exit velocity (top 4% in MLB) and a 51.6% Hard Hit rate, solidifying his role as the anchor in the Giants' lineup.