Spring training is supposed to belong to the stars.
Instead, in Giants camp, it’s Victor Bericoto stealing headlines.
With San Francisco’s everyday outfielders preparing to leave for the World Baseball Classic, extra playing time has opened up — and Bericoto is making the most of every single swing.
The 24-year-old non-roster outfielder is off to a scorching start in the Cactus League, collecting five hits, two home runs, and seven RBIs in just eight at-bats.
Yes — eight.
That includes a thunderous grand slam against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 12-4 win, a moment that instantly elevated him from “organizational depth” to “camp storyline.”
đź’Ž From $25,000 Signing to Spring Spotlight
Giants fans know Bericoto’s name — but maybe not his full journey.
Signed out of Venezuela during the 2018–2019 international period for just $25,000, he was part of a class that included Marco Luciano and Luis Matos. While others have moved on or fluctuated in role, Bericoto has steadily climbed the ladder.
Across six minor league seasons, he posted a respectable .793 OPS, with a 10.1% walk rate and manageable strikeout numbers. His breakout came in 2023, when he blasted 27 home runs with an .840 OPS across High-A and Double-A.
The Eastern League has long been considered a proving ground for Giants hitting prospects — and Bericoto passed that test.
He spent most of 2025 in Double-A Richmond, with a brief look at Triple-A.
This winter, he re-signed with San Francisco before hitting free agency — and player development director Kyle Haines even mentioned him as a potential contributor in 2026.
So far, that confidence looks well-placed.
🚧 Can He Actually Make the Team?
Let’s be realistic.
Making the Opening Day roster will be difficult.
Bericoto is not currently on the 40-man roster and would need to outperform multiple outfielders who already hold that advantage. The final roster picture also depends on the health and status of players like Luis Matos and Jerar EncarnaciĂłn.
But this is how roster battles begin.
With noise.
With impact.
With moments that force coaching staffs to reconsider depth charts.
Even if Bericoto doesn’t break camp with the Giants, this kind of spring performance can:
- Accelerate a Triple-A promotion
- Put him first in line for a midseason call-up
- Increase internal leverage when injuries hit
And injuries always hit.
⚡ Bigger Picture
Spring training stats can be misleading.
But opportunity paired with loud production?
That gets noticed.
Bericoto isn’t just padding numbers — he’s demonstrating power, confidence, and readiness when the spotlight unexpectedly turned his way.
The Giants may have bigger names penciled into the outfield.
But for now, one non-roster bat is making sure he’s part of the conversation.
And in March, that’s how careers shift.