Bret Boone Reacts to Bryce’s Bold “Face of the Franchise” Claim [CZbm0DJNBOL]
Bret Boone just gave Bryce Eldridge and Rafael Devers a reality check. MLB Insider Bret Boone joins the show for a 22-minute breakdown of the Giants' situation. He discusses why he chuckled when Bryce said he wants to be the face, why Eldridge is a unicorn talent, and what Devers needs to understand about real leadership. ELDRIDGE: A UNICORN TALENT: Boone calls Eldridge a "one in a million" type of talent — comparing him to Ken Griffey Jr., Mike Trout, and Bryce Harper. "It's not as rare nowadays," Boone explains, "but Eldridge is one of those guys." He's only 21 years old with a .900 OPS without playing every day. "You watch him play, you see his skill set — you know what he's gonna be." THE FACE OF THE FRANCHISE (EVENTUALLY): When asked about Eldridge wanting to be "the face," Boone chuckled. His take? "He's 21, he's gotta be in the lineup every day. We're developing now." By next season, Eldridge will be "the guy rolling with some time under his belt and experience." But right now? He needs reps, not big claims. THE DEVERS REALITY CHECK: This is where Boone gets serious. Devers "would have to have that positive attitude" and accept his role. The message: "All that Boston stuff, all that past — it's in the past. I'm here to win games." Boone's brutal leadership lesson: "People don't follow people with a lot to say. People follow people that don't say much." He explains that "guys follow people that come to the ballpark with an even keel" — win or lose, new day, new attitude, "smile on your face, we go about our business as a pro." "That's who people follow — not people that call team meetings and get on the soapbox." Devers needs to show he's "one of the best hitters in the game" through his actions, not his words. "My teammates look at me and see Raffy Devers is one of the best hitters in the game and hey, we follow this guy 'cause we like how he goes about his business." 0:00 – Bret Boone on Giants: Crazy Week, Lots of Hope 1:00 – Love Island Banter & Boone's Grandkid at 38 2:30 – Bryce Eldridge's Grand Slam: The Shift in Hope 3:00 – Boone Chuckled When Bryce Said "Face of the Franchise" 4:00 – Eldridge is a "Unicorn" Talent (Like Griffey, Trout, Harper) 5:00 – .900 OPS Without Playing Every Day: Elite Performance 6:00 – Giants' Offense is Formidable (Chapman, Adames, Schmidt, Lee) 7:00 – Giants' Pitching Problem: "Mediocre" Rotation 8:00 – Webb Better Lately, But Not Enough 9:00 – Dodgers "Out of Reach" This Year 10:00 – Bret Boone's Brutal Reality to Rafael Devers 12:00 – "People Don't Follow Words" — Leadership Lesson 14:00 – Devers Needs to Change Mentality: Win Games, Not Ego 15:30 – "My Teammates Look at Me and Follow": The Real Leadership 17:00 – Eldridge Development Path: Get Him in Lineup Every Day 18:00 – 1992 Mariners Flashback: Being a Brash Punk Kid 19:00 – Kevin Mitchell as His "Muscle" & Mentor 20:00 – Teamkill & Camaraderie: Better Than Modern Approach? 21:00 – Final Take: Eldridge Will Be the Guy With Experience Download the Audacy app to never miss any of your favorite 957 The Game content: Listen live: Visit our website: Subscribe on Twitch: Follow us on Twitter: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Instagram: Join our Newsletter: