Turner Hill and Jonah Cox provide defensive spark for the San Francisco Giants

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Turner Hill and Jonah Cox provide defensive spark for the San Francisco Giants
Summary

The San Francisco Giants have found recent contributions from outfielders Turner Hill and Jonah Cox during a difficult 2026 season. The two players, who were not on the major league roster during spring training, recently teamed up for a notable defensive play in a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hill has produced a.318 average through his first 16 games and recorded four hits against pitcher Paul Skenes in Pittsburgh. Meanwhile, Cox has demonstrated speed on the basepaths and defensive agility in the outfield. The club is currently evaluating these late-season arrivals alongside rising prospects Bo Davidson, Scott Bandura, and Dakota Jordan as it nears the conclusion of its schedule. These performances offer a look at potential depth options for the organization heading into the off-season.

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  • •Turner Hill and Jonah Cox earned playing time late in the season after starting the year in Triple-A Sacramento.
  • •Hill recorded four hits against Pittsburgh, including three off Paul Skenes.
  • •The Giants secured a 5-4 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
  • •Cox has shown defensive versatility and base-stealing ability since his call-up.
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  • 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Amidst Giants' moribund season, Turner Hill and Jonah Cox provide slim silver lining
What they're saying
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As bad as the Giants' 2026 has been, Turner Hill and Jonah Cox are among those providing a mix of hitting, defense and speed we'd like to see more of, columnist Bruce Jenkins writes.

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