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Willy Adames Becomes First Giant Since Barry Bonds to Hit 30 Home Runs

A first-pitch leadoff shot on the season’s final day capped his rebound from a slow start.

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San Francisco Giants’ Willy Adames (2) hits a double against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Sep 28, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (2) celebrates in the dugout after his solo home run against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Overview

  • San Francisco bumped Adames into the leadoff spot minutes before first pitch, and he launched the first offering from Rockies starter McCade Brown to center field.
  • The homer marked his third 30-plus season in four years and his first as a Giant after signing a seven-year, $182 million contract last winter.
  • Adames, the club’s 2025 Willie Mac Award winner, surged from June onward to finish his debut Giants season with 30 home runs.
  • The Giants finished 81-81 and missed the playoffs for a fourth straight year despite a midseason trade for Rafael Devers.
  • Devers reached 35 homers overall but only 20 with San Francisco, so Adames officially ended the franchise’s 30-homer drought.