San Francisco Giants: 15 Greatest Moments at AT&T Park

Oct 6, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; An overall view of the stadium during the seventh inning stretch in game three of the 2014 NLDS baseball playoff game between the Washington Nationals and the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

AT&T Park: the happiest place on Earth for San Francisco Giants fans.

It is widely regarded as the most beautiful ballpark in the country. It is the mecca for Giants baseball, and a cathedral for San Franciscans come summer time.

There is no question that a new chapter was written in 2000 when the ballpark opened its doors. In just 15 seasons, the stadium in China Basin has experienced more baseball history than most other ballparks will experience in 50.

So to celebrate the 15 unforgettable seasons by the bay and to prepare ourselves for the 2015 season, here are the 15 greatest memories in our home.

15. J.T Snow Saves Darren Baker

Giants first baseman J.T. Snow became the heartthrob of mothers in the United States when he had the awareness to move five year-old bat boy, Darren Baker, out of the way from a potential oncoming collision during Game Five of the 2002 World Series.

Dusty Baker‘s young son, Darren, served as the bat boy for the 2002 Giants and was ecstatic to welcome Snow and the rest of the Giants after they had built a commanding lead of the Anaheim Angels. Through his excitement and innocence, Baker sprinted out of the dugout and towards home plate next to Angels catcher Bengie Molina. The problem was that relay throw to home plate was inevitable, with the possibility of Darren Baker getting hit either by the baseball or becoming part of a play at the plate.

This incident prompted a new rule that bat boys must be at least 13 years old.

Perhaps the greatest defensive first baseman in Giants history is Snow, as he won six consecutive Gold Glove Awards from 1995-2000. Snow is still working with the Giants as a senior advisor and helped current San Francisco first baseman, Brandon Belt, develop his skills at the position.

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