San Jose Sharks Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith take violent hacks at Oracle Park and test the Giants fences

In an exciting crossover of Bay Area sports teams, Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith from the San Jose Sharks took to the diamond at Oracle Park on September 8, 2025, exchanging their hockey sticks for baseballSan Jose Sharks Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith take violent hacks at Oracle Park and test the Giants fencesbats during a batting practice with the San Francisco Giants.

San Jose Sharks post official update on Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith batting practice at Oracle Park

On September 8, 2025, the Sharks organization broke their silence regarding the visit via their official X account. They posted during the day that Celebrini and Smith were involved in batting practice at Oracle Park, featuring a picture of them in Giants gear. This initial announcement created a buzz among fans, leading to more extensive coverage later that evening and into September 9, 2025.

Soon a bit more was heard about Bay Area media, such as an in-depth article by Evan Webeck of The Mercury News, published on September 8, 2025.

The article published on-site accounts and direct quotes of both players, Giants manager Bob Melvin and others who participated in it and was an extension of the social media tease with details of the performance, backgrounds and general experience.

Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith step into Oracle Park wearing custom San Francisco Giants gear

During their time at Oracle Park, both players put on specially made Giants jerseys and team workout gear after checking out the facilities. They kicked things off with warm-ups in the indoor batting cage, where Giants hitting coach Pat Burrell, outfielder Drew Gilbert, and infielder Christian Koss shared tips to help them get comfortable.

Smith, who bats right-handed, exhibited a smooth technique reminiscent of his baseball days, sending several pitches into the outfield.Celebrini, batting from the left, looked a bit less refined, having stopped playing baseball when he was just 7.Both players managed to hit balls to the warning track, challenging the Giants' fences, but neither cleared them for a home run.Giants manager Bob Melvin, speaking to reporters at Oracle Park praised their athleticism, stating, "These guys, their hand-eye (coordination) is probably as good as it gets." He later joked to the media about their hitting style, saying, "I’m guessing these guys are low-ball hitters," noting that their hockey slap-shot techniques didn't directly translate to baseball swings.Also Read: Mathew Barzal’s return to form could be the spark the New York Islanders desperately need up frontThis event is all about the players' rising profiles in the Bay Area. As of September 9, 2025, there haven't been any new follow-up sessions or related activities reported, and the attention is now back on Sharks training camp.