The recipient of a doctor of medicine degree from the University of Southern California, Dr. Gregory Tapson operates a private primary care practice and serves as medical director of Cypress Ridge Skilled Nursing Facility. An avid sports fan, Gregory Tapson counts the San Francisco Giants as his favorite Major League Baseball (MLB) team. The 2018 MLB Amateur Draft began on June 4 and the Giants held the second overall pick for the second time in franchise history and first time in 33 years. The team used the pick to select Georgia Tech catcher Joey Bart, who is regarded as an all-around player with strong defensive and offensive capabilities. He led the Atlantic Coast Conference in batting average (.359) and finished second in slugging percentage (.632) last season. He also hit 16 home runs and drove in 38 runs. Although he struck out 56 times, he drew 25 more walks than the season prior and improved his on-base percentage from .370 to .471. The Giants have picked four players in the top five of the draft, and all of them have gone on to achieve All-Star status in their careers.With its second pick in the draft, the Giants added Sean Hjelle out of the University of Kentucky. The 6-foot-11 right-handed pitcher, who registered a 3.44 earned run average and struck out 91 batters in 99 and one-third innings last season, was named Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Year in 2017. Pitchers Jake Wong, Blake Rivera, and Keaton Winn rounded out the team's top five picks in the 40-round draft.
A summa cum laude graduate of the University of California, San Diego, Dr. Gregory Tapson earned his doctor of medicine at the University of Southern California and, since 1996, has managed a Carmel, California-based private practice. Outside of his professional pursuits, Dr. Gregory Tapson is a passionate fan of Major League Baseball's San Francisco Giants.In an effort to improve its roster following a disastrous season in which it posted a win-loss record of 64-98, the Giants made a number of high-profile trades and signings in the most recent offseason. 1. Andrew McCutchen - A five-time All-Star, McCutchen was acquired by the Giants from the Pittsburgh Pirates in January in exchange for right-handed pitcher Kyle Crick, minor league prospect Bryan Reynolds, and $500,000 toward Pittsburgh's international signing bonus allocation. Through 45 games this season, the 2013 National League MVP has three home runs, 19 runs batted in (RBI), and a .248 batting average.2. Evan Longoria - In December, the Giants acquired power-hitting third baseman Evan Longoria from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for center fielder Denard Span and top prospects Christian Arroyo, Matt Krook, and Stephen Woods. A three-time All-Star, Longoria has played more games over the past five seasons than any other player in MLB. The 32 year old has eight home runs, 23 RBI, and a .256 batting average through 46 games with his new team.3. Austin Jackson - The Giants rounded out its outfield in January by signing eight-year veteran Austin Jackson to a two-year, $6 million contract. He has 12 RBI and a .248 batting average through 36 games this season.
