South Beach in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Ryan Vogelsong
San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
1. Ryan Vogelsong Marker
San Francisco Giants: 2000-2001, 2011-2015
San Francisco Giants All Star: 2011
Willie Mac Award: 2011
Multi-sport high school star from Pennsylvania, chosen by the Giants in the 5th round of the 1998 MLB Draft, Vogelsong realized his prime seasons upon returning to San Francisco after pitching in Japan. An intense craftsman, he became a key starter on two World Series title teams during his second tenure with the Giants. A pressure performer, Vogelsong posted a 3-0 record and 1.09 ERA in 2012 postseason play, twice helping the Giants win elimination games en route to the 2012 World Series title.
Erected 2018.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame series list.
Location. 37° 46.727′ N, 122° 23.428′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in South Beach. Marker is on King Street north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Barry Bonds (here, next to this marker); J.T. Snow (here, next to this marker); Brian Wilson (here, next to this marker); Matt Cain (here, next to this marker); Rich Aurilia (here, next to this marker); Peter A. Magowan (a few steps from this marker); John Burkett (within shouting distance of this marker); Kevin Mitchell (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
Also see . . .
1. Ryan Vogelsong reacts to Giants Wall of Fame (NBC News, July 28, 2018). Article plus 4 min. embedded video. (Submitted on June 7, 2021.)
2. SFG60: Ryan Vogelsong (YouTube, 76 sec.). "Ryan Vogelsong signed a one-day contract with the team, and took the mound for the final time of his career to retire as a Giant" (Submitted on June 7, 2021.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
2. Ryan Vogelsong Marker - wide view
Looking north on King Street with the whole Giants Wall of Fame visible, Ryan Vogelsong's plaque is seen here in the top row at the very end on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
