Will Clark (SF Giants): Coach & Special Advisor Since 2008 (as of 2021)
As of September 2021, Will Clark — the six-time All-Star first baseman who anchored the Giants' 1989 NL pennant team — served as a coach and special advisor in the San Francisco Giants organization, a role he'd held since 2008.
Role
- Spring training instructor (hitting, first base play)
- Minor league mentoring (visiting affiliates)
- Front office consultant (player evaluation, development strategy)
- Community ambassador (Giants Community Fund, Jr. Giants)
Playing Career Context
- 15 seasons (1986–2000): Giants (8), Rangers (2), Orioles (2), Cardinals (3)
- .303/.384/.497, 284 HR, 1,205 RBI, 6× All-Star, 1991 NLCS MVP
- Iconic "The Thrill" nickname; 1989 NLCS Game 1 grand slam off Mitch Williams
Current status (2024): No public announcement of role change. Check sfgiants.com → Front Office directory or recent news for updates. Many alumni roles evolve with regime changes (Farhan Zaidi hired 2018).