Thursday BP: Who do you think will break the 30-homer curse?
Briefly

The San Francisco Giants have faced a notable offensive challenge, with no player hitting 30 home runs since Barry Bonds in 2004. The closest to breaking this curse was Brandon Belt in 2021 with 29 home runs, hindered by injury. Other notable mentions include Hunter Pence (27 in 2013), Matt Chapman (27 in 2024), Aubrey Huff (26 in 2010), and Pablo Sandoval (25 in 2009). Currently, Matt Chapman is viewed as the most likely candidate to end this long-standing drought, based on his performance.
The Giants have not had a player hit 30 home runs since Barry Bonds in 2004, highlighting a longstanding offensive struggle for the team.
Brandon Belt came closest to breaking the 30-homer curse with 29 home runs in 2021, hindered by injuries that impacted his performance.
Statistically, the only notable home run hitters since Bonds are Hunter Pence, Matt Chapman, Aubrey Huff, and Pablo Sandoval, each falling short of the 30-mark.
Given his strong performance, Matt Chapman is seen as a prime candidate to break the Giants' 30-homer curse in the near future.
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