Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Eric Haase, 33-year-old veteran backup catcher for the San Francisco Giants, delivered an outstanding performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 12, 2026. Haase went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs and 2 RBIs, becoming the first Giants catcher to homer twice in a game at Dodger Stadium. He hit back-to-back homers with Harrison Bader in the fifth inning off Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Giants won 6-2, improving to 4-1 against the Dodgers this season. In six games with the Giants in 2026, Haase is batting .333 (6-for-18) with 2 home runs, 2 doubles, 4 RBIs, and 4 runs scored. Despite being a backup catcher competing with younger prospects, Haase has proven his value and is expected to see increased playing time following Patrick Bailey's departure to Cleveland.
Strengths
- + Two-home run performance against elite pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto
- + Historic achievement as first Giants catcher to homer twice at Dodger Stadium
- + Strong early season performance (.333 BA in 6 games)
- + Back-to-back home runs with Harrison Bader
- + Veteran experience and professionalism
- + Competitive performance against younger backup options in spring training
- + Increased playing time opportunity with Bailey's departure
- + Clutch hitting in division rivalry game
About
Eric Haase is a catcher for the Chicago White Sox.
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Recent News
Eric Haase ruins Ice Cube Night in Giants 6-2 win over Dodgers
May 13, 2026
Eric Haase went 2-for-4 with two home runs in the Giants' 6-2 win over the Dodgers on Tuesday.
May 13, 2026
Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed five runs while striking out eight batters over 6 1/3 innings in a loss against the Giants on Tuesday.
May 13, 2026
Eric Haase: Hits first two homers of season
May 13, 2026