Giants sign RHP Vincent, speedy OF Hamilton

The Giants on Friday signed outfielder Billy Hamilton and right-hander Nick Vincent to Minor League deals with invites to Major League Spring Training.

Hamilton, a speedy defensive-first outfielder, spent last season with the Royals and the Braves, appearing in 119 games between the two clubs with a .218/.289/.275 slash line. He stole 22 bases last season and swiped over 50 each season from 2014-17 when he was with the Reds.

Vincent spent part of 2019 with the Giants, making 18 appearances (one start) with a 5.58 ERA before being released and signing with the Phillies, where he fared better in 14 relief appearances (1.93 ERA).

Hamilton becomes one of the complementary outfield pieces Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi spoke about signing on Thursday. San Francisco also reunited with fan-favorite Hunter Pence, giving the club a veteran bat to pair with the defense-first Hamilton.