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Change · San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants went 65-97 in 2026. The model projects 80 wins for 2027, a 15-win rise.

2026 record
65-97
Run differential
-91
2027 expected
79.8
Change
+14.8

The San Francisco Giants went 65-97 in 2026 with a -91 run differential.

Their 669 runs scored and 760 allowed point to about 72 wins, so they won 7 fewer games than their run totals suggest.

For 2027 the model projects 79.8 wins, with an 80% range of 70 to 90. Its strongest spot is first base (+0.9 wins against the average club) and its weakest is right field (-0.7).

Projections pull every club toward the middle, and the 2027 roster doesn't yet include free agents, trades or players returning from injury.

PositionProjected winsvs. league
First base2.2+0.9
Third base2.8+0.6
Designated hitter0.9+0.5
Rotation7.9+0.4
Catcher2.9+0.0
Bullpen8.3-0.2
Shortstop2.5-0.4
Center field2.0-0.4
Left field0.7-0.5
Second base1.3-0.5
Right field0.7-0.7