Eldridge, Tibbs, set off explosive Friday Night

SF Giants Minor Lines, May 16-18, 2025

Photo Credit: Richmond Flying Squirrels

Friday is traditionally a fireworks night at minor league ballparks across the country, and it seemed to light a fuse in several members of the Giants’ organization this weekend. Led by Bryce Eldridge, Friday was a night of big performances and big dingers throughout the organization — culminated, of course, by Wilmer Flores’ extraordinary game at Oracle.

Most of the major players in the system would get their trot on before the weekend was out, including a bust out from James Tibbs III, and the most dramatic swing of Walker Martin’s career. The rest of the weekend couldn’t quite live up to that explosive beginning — and there were a few tough moments in the days to come — but if you’re a fan who enjoys the rockets’ red glare of big guys launching big shots, then this might be the Big Monday for you.

HITTER of the WEEKEND: James Tibbs III (Eug), 5 for 13, HR, 3 2b, 3 RBI, 3 SO
PITCHER of the WEEKEND: Carson Whisenhunt (Sac), 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

So, let’s light the torch! It’s not quite Memorial Day on the calendar, but we had a display of bombs bursting in air nonetheless.