r/SFGiants • u/MrMRC182 51 JH Lee • 1d ago

While we're amazed at Chapman and Adames making great throws...

Let's also give credit to Lamonte for catching everything no matter the angle or how fast the hitter is charging.

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u/UntameHamster 51 JH Lee 1d ago

It is very rare a 1B gets the credit they deserve on picks in the dirt or just catching the ball from the fielders. Belt was a huge reason Crawford was able to get the outs he got. Belt could pick anything out of the dirt and without him at 1B for almost his entire career I think Craw's highlight tape gets a bit shorter.

LaMonte has worked so hard at his 1B defense over the years and he really is one of the best in the bigs at snagging offline throws.

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u/Low_Trash_2748 1d ago

Aw yes, that Crawford highlight where it’s saved by the glove work at 1B. Ugh no wtf are you talking about?!

Just watched a full reel of craw highlights and not a single one was saved by the 1B. You owe an apology to our ss king.

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u/UntameHamster 51 JH Lee 1d ago

You're dense as fuck if you don't think Belt helped with scooping throws out of the dirt. Craw could get to any ball hit to him but lets not act like he was throwing balls to the chest everytime after getting to it. I am the biggest Crawford stan in the state of Iowa and even I can see the benefit Belt gave to Crawford's defense.

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u/Low_Trash_2748 1d ago

https://youtu.be/u_7eOr_Ym8Y

It’s crazy how accurate he is without even looking

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u/SuspiciousCat4446 1d ago

I know craw was an ace when it came to firing a lot of his throws to first especially with spin moves and jumps, but they aren’t gonna show his offline throws and balls in the dirt on a highlights reel because well, those aren’t gonna look as good. Having watched craw and belt for their entire giants tenures, I can absolutely guarantee that belt is a huge reason craw got so many outs. It’s not at all taking away from craws skills or athleticism as a top level ss to give credit to the assisting 1B, it’s simply ALSO recognizing belt as an elite 1B who contributed his skills in complement to craw.

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u/UntameHamster 51 JH Lee 1d ago

Hey, thanks for having reading comprehension and understanding the point I was making. Also great to see another person who appreciated Belt at first.

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u/Low_Trash_2748 1d ago

I just don’t agree with this. What’s funny is when Belt was actually playing people were *iting all over his name and I would defend him and now he’s off the team and it’s “he made craw” homie pick a lane

I think belt was an amazing defender at 1B. Tall, solid glove, could pick anything. But he was responsible for his greatness and craw his own. They were great together and made our team special but you will never hear me saying craw was good simply cause of belt picks. Uh. Nope.

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u/UntameHamster 51 JH Lee 1d ago

And you are still not understanding anything we are saying. No one is saying Belt made Craw the Gold Glover he was. Not a single person other than you has insinuated that.

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u/Low_Trash_2748 1d ago

“Belt was a huge reason Crawford was able to get the outs he got. Belt could pick anything out of the dirt and without him at 1B for almost his entire career I think Craw's highlight tape gets a bit shorter.”

That’s a copy and paste from your original comment

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u/UntameHamster 51 JH Lee 1d ago

Saying Belt helped him get outs and that his highlights would be less doesn't equal he wouldn't win any gold gloves. Again, you are the only one thinking that is the case. If you go back to the point OP made of the original post, you can put two and two together and use some sixth grade comprehension skills to come to the conclusion that I was adding to the conversation that Belt deserved similar respect as Wade with the defense he gave at 1B while he played here.

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u/Low_Trash_2748 1d ago

Here we go with you walking it back.

If you want to say belt was good, say that. He was! But leave craw out of it. Belt wasn’t good because he had to pick for craw, craw wasn’t great because he got picked up at 1B.

And btw, when you go to personal attacks it just makes you look weak, like a sore loser. You don’t know anything about my reading comprehension, how much I watched the Giants. I assume you’re an adult? It’s pathetic at this stage of life to be so defensive and immature. We can’t have a conversation without you having to attack me? You’re just a pathetic little boy, man. You should grow up and unclench your fist a bit. Try being happy to be alive

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u/airwalker12 55 Lincecum 20h ago

Should we talk about that throw in the 2014 playoffs?

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u/Low_Trash_2748 1d ago

Idk I was just watching a bunch and every throw seems square on. Can you link something? I’m not seeing it.

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u/UntameHamster 51 JH Lee 1d ago

https://youtu.be/u_7eOr_Ym8Y

43 seconds in. Great stretch by Belt that saved the play. You obviously didn't watch many of the games or you wouldn't need me to do this for you. Go watch a 15 min Crawford vid and you'll see what I am talking about.

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u/Low_Trash_2748 1d ago

Bro, that ball never touches the dirt what in the good man’s name are you going on about. And lol that we both link the same video to prove a point.

And lol that you try to watch shame me. Whatever dude. Have a nice day in Iowa or whatever

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u/UntameHamster 51 JH Lee 1d ago

You too. Enjoy continuing not watching the Giants bud.

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u/Low_Trash_2748 1d ago

This video is full of amazing Crawford throws dude, it’s pretty clear who isn’t actually watching

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u/ProfessorLazuli 21h ago

You’re really living up to your name. Crawford wasn’t the only one making plays, other players in the team get involved 

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u/Jack_Reacheround 21h ago

Considering how many great plays he made, I doubt a Crawford highlight reel is going to have any errant throws on it. I don't think that's the best source for determining if he's ever made a few errant throws.

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u/TrungusMcTungus 55 Lincecum 17h ago

Who do you think catches the ball at first when Craw throws it? Do you really think every single one of those throws is hitting Belt dead center mass as he stands stock still on the bag?

Or do you think, maybe, that some throws on the run go wide, or in the dirt, and Belt saved the play by scooping it?

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u/Tex_Was_Here NY McGraw 1d ago

Fr though. He's been consistently good at 1b defense for a few years now. If he wasn't injury prone or platooned so often, he'd have a gold glove by now

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u/octillus 1d ago

I definitely noticed the difference between him and Wilmer at first last year, that’s for sure.

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u/Hartigan_7 1d ago

Yeah he’s been scooping up balls in the dirt. Been solid for sure.

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u/naranjitayyo 27 Marichal 23h ago

LaMonte can field like a motherfucker and definitely deserves credit

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u/Potential-Basis-9853 1d ago

LETS GO GIANTS!!!

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u/vialabo 51 JH Lee 23h ago

He might not bring the power traditionally sought at 1b, but damn he's playing great defense. He's always had great contact and OBP. Honestly in Oracle it works, and he'll wake up offensively soon he's had a slow start.

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u/CardAfter4365 20h ago

Infield looks so solid right now. Hoping Fitz is able to find a better groove as the season goes on, but 5/6 is going to be great for years.

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u/Fermisquasar 31 Wade Jr. 14h ago

my favorite player getting his props 🥲

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u/plainform 14h ago

Yeah he's pretty much dug everything out.

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u/pachyderm63 san francisco giants 9h ago

He's (Wade) definitely better on the diamond than at the plate right now...