Brandon Crawford waited 13 long seasons to make his MLB pitching debut, and he made sure to take notes from fellow Giants pitchers while he stood by and watched over the years.
In Sunday's 13-3 blowout win over the Chicago Cubs, Crawford finally got his opportunity -- and he used all the tips and tricks he learned during his first big league trip to the mound. One was from none other than former Giants starter Johnny Cueto.
After the game, and Crawford's scoreless inning, Giants manager Gabe Kapler poked fun at Crawford's performance.
Cueto was known and loved for his occasional shimmy on the mound that amazingly was incredibly efficient.
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His pitching motion and deception made it fun for fans to enjoy -- and anything but for batters at the plate.
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After six seasons in the Bay from 2016-21, Cueto spent one year with the Chicago White Sox before joining the Miami Marlins in 2023. Although on the opposite coast and in a different division, it's clear that impact still lies within the Giants' locker room.
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