In the 2025 season opener against the Cincinnati Reds, Heliot Ramos became the 19th player to start in left field for the San Francisco Giants since Barry Bonds last played there in 2007.

The ongoing struggle to solidify the left field position has been a challenge for the Giants since 1900.

In the game, Ramos made an impact by hitting a two-run homer in the fourth inning, narrowing the Giants' deficit to 3-2 after an impressive at-bat where he saw 11 pitches from Reds starter Hunter Greene.

The roster changes continue as Michael Conforto, who played left field for the Giants last season, is now with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

This marks a remarkable 19-year streak of different players starting in left field, tying the Giants with the St. Louis Browns/Baltimore Orioles franchise for the longest such streak in MLB history.

Ramos' lengthy at-bat was crucial as it forced Greene to throw many pitches, leading to his exit after five innings, a move praised by Giants manager Bob Melvin.

Ultimately, the Giants secured a 6-4 victory, thanks in part to a three-run homer by Wilmer Flores in the ninth inning.