Overview

• Joey Bart, traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates, has made a solid impression with a .304 batting average and three home runs in his first seven games.
• Bart expressed mixed emotions about returning to San Francisco, highlighting the strong relationships he developed with the Giants.
• The catcher credited his quick adjustment in Pittsburgh to the guidance of teammates like Andrew McCutchen.
• Despite the promising start, Bart faces competition for playing time from other catchers, including top prospect Henry Davis.
• Giants manager Bob Melvin noted that a change of scenery has benefitted Bart, who struggled to meet expectations in San Francisco.