Fans score autograph from SF Giants' Joe Panik
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik was a huge contributor to his team's success this year and fans were able to meet him Saturday in San Francisco.
Panik appeared at Macy's in Union Square to sign autographs and official championship gear at noon. Hundreds of customers turned out during the event in the men's store.
The second baseman says he never imagined he'd win a World Series ring his rookie year. He hopes he'll win another one soon!
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Panik is headed home to Yonkers for the off-season.
Panik turned 24 the day after the Giants won the World Series. He hit .305 for the season and made some big plays at second base during the World Series.
PHOTO: Giants' Joe Panik flips the ball to Brandon Crawford during the third inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Oct. 29, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
He's looking forward to spring training in Scottsdale come late January.
