1971 San Francisco Giants Key Players: Bonds, Fuentes, Lanier
The page highlights key players from the San Francisco Giants. Bobby Bonds, a standout outfielder, led the team with a .302 average, becoming one of only four players to hit over 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season, achieving 36 HR and 48 SB in 1970. Dick Dietz, a catcher since 1966, had his best season in 1970 with a .300 average. Versatile infielder Tito Fuentes batted .267 despite injuries. Alan Gallagher made a strong debut with a .266 average. Jim Hart, an infielder-outfielder, contributed a .317 average in the minors and .282 for the Giants. Ken Henderson excelled last season with a .294 average and 17 home runs. Frank Johnson, covering multiple positions, played in 67 games with a .273 average.