Giants' Eldridge eyes Gold Glove as he battles for roster spot

Infield drills at Scottsdale Stadium get extra attention as new manager works with coaches to evaluate young prospect.

Feb. 26, 2026 at 8:48pm

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The infield drills at Scottsdale Stadium on Monday morning were more animated than usual, as new Giants manager Tony Vitello teamed up with third base coach Hector Borg to hit grounders while infield coach Ron Wotus evaluated young prospect Bryce Eldridge, who is battling for a spot on the Giants' roster and has his sights set on winning a Gold Glove award.

Why it matters

The Giants are looking to rebuild after a disappointing season, and Eldridge represents one of their top young talents who could contribute both offensively and defensively if he can earn a spot on the major league roster. His strong defensive play has caught the eye of the coaching staff, who are putting him through extra drills to evaluate his potential.

The details

Eldridge, a 24-year-old infielder, has impressed the Giants' coaching staff with his defensive abilities during spring training. The team is putting him through intensive infield drills to further evaluate his skills as he competes for a roster spot.

  • The infield drills took place on Monday morning at Scottsdale Stadium.

The players

Bryce Eldridge

A 24-year-old infielder prospect for the San Francisco Giants who is battling for a roster spot and has his sights set on winning a Gold Glove award.

Tony Vitello

The new manager of the San Francisco Giants.

Hector Borg

The third base coach for the San Francisco Giants.

Ron Wotus

The infield coach for the San Francisco Giants.

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What they’re saying

“I think that might have been my best day yet,”

— Bryce Eldridge

The takeaway

Eldridge's strong defensive play has caught the attention of the Giants' new coaching staff, who are putting him through extra drills to evaluate his potential as he competes for a roster spot. If he can continue to impress with his glove work, he could earn a spot on the team and potentially work towards winning a Gold Glove award in the future.