SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The gates to Scottsdale Stadium opened to fans Monday morning for the first time this spring, and they had good reason to attend the San Francisco Giants’ first full-squad workout of spring training.
Jorge Soler and Pablo Sandoval both took the field for the first time, and Logan Webb fired the first live pitch of spring. Jung Hoo Lee stepped into the batter’s box, and the aura of Bob Melvin was already apparent.
Fortunately, reader, you did not have to be there because Bay Area News Group photographer Ray Chavez was. Relive the day through a selection of his best shots, below.
San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb pitches against his own teammates during a live bullpen rotation of day six of spring training at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Matos makes a catch during throwing practice of day six of spring training at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee makes a catch during throwing practice of day six of spring training at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco Giants outfielder Otto Lopez stretches during day six of spring training at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee runs the bases during stretch and speed development during day six of spring training at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin walks on the field during day six of spring training at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco Giants position players, Pablo Sandoval, left, Yusniel Díaz and Jorge Solar share a light moment during day six of spring training at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco Giants infielder Jorge Solar signs autographs to fans after batting practice during day six of spring training at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco Giants infielders Wilmer Flores, left, and Pablo Sandoval head to the practice field during day six of spring training at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco Giants infielder Jorge Solar walks on the field after batting practice during day six of spring training at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval runs during stretch and speed development during day six of spring training at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco Giants infielder Jorge Solar adjusts his cap after batting practice during day six of spring training at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco Giants infielder Luis Matos, left, outfielder Ismael Munguia and coach Dave Righetti share a light moment with Pablo Sandoval on his return with the Giants during day six of spring training at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday, Jan. 19, 2024. Righetti was the pitching coach on the World Series teams with Sandoval and is he in camp as a guest adviser. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval throws to first during defense drills of day six of spring training at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco Giants position players watch teammates run during stretch and speed development during day six of spring training at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski swings his bat as he heads to the batting cages during day six of spring training at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco Giants catcher Tom Murphy signs autographs to fans during day six of spring training at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval acknowledges fans during day six of spring training at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco Giants infielder Jorge Solar walks off the field after batting practice during day six of spring training at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Monday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)