Good Sports: Marco Scutaro

Marco Scutaro's impact on the Fresno Grizzlies may be small, since the Venezuelan second baseman only spent four games with the AAA team while rehabbing a lower back strain suffered in Spring Training.

"Sometimes it's hard to predict how I'm going to be the next day or something like that," said Scutaro. "Right now I'm just going step-by-step, day-by-day and go from there."

But it's clear that his impact on the San Francisco Giants, and its fans, is still huge. And it's a big reason why the 38-year-old Scutaro has a deep desire to get back to the big leagues, and help his teammates, in any way possible.

"I'm looking forward to getting back there and helping my teammates win games somehow," said Scutaro. "If I can cheer for my guys and do whatever little thing I can to contribute, I'll be happy."

And who can blame him? Much like Cody Ross in 2010, Scutaro etched himself in the hearts of Giants fans everywhere for his second half performance, in the World Series winning 2012 season.

"Everything was special," Scutaro reminisced. "The way we did it, we were always against the wall and we came back. We came together as a unit. That was the beauty of it."

Scutaro hit .362 in 61 games with the Giants, and followed that up with an NLCS MVP award, tying a series record with 14 hits. He also left Giants fans with an iconic image in the clinching Game 7.

"All of a sudden this rain came out of nowhere," Scutaro explained. "It started just pouring, so I was kind of impressed and at the same time looking up and thanking God. I think it was a sign from up there. So that was my impression. I looked up and said, 'Wow! Thank you God for this special moment.'"

That moment was only topped by getting the game-winning hit in Game 4 of the World Series, as the Giants swept Detroit. Scutaro can still remember how it felt to be a world champion, a feeling that drives him today.

"For me to be a part of the team and get to live the experience is something I'm very grateful for," Scutaro said, "And I thank God every day for the opportunity."