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The Giants’ greats are immediately recognizable. Willie Mays. Barry Bonds. Juan Marichal. Christy Mathewson. And, of course, numerous others. Their achievements transcend history.
One particular Giants player lacks this easy recognition. Yet this left-hander’s deeds ought to be etched in boldfaced type instead of time’s fading ink.
Perhaps the passing of the decades will validate Gary Lavelle’s oft-overlooked, yet significant club record.
Lavelle pitched in 647 games from 1974-1984 with the Giants, topping the franchise’s all-time list. He amassed that total while performing almost exclusively in relief, starting only three big league games. His durability made him a valued member of Giants teams that finished above .500 only three times during his San Francisco tenure.