Calling the return to his hometown "surreal," and sharing stories of growing up as a Giants fan, Joc Pederson officially joined the 2021 NL West champions on Thursday. Pederson stood in front of his locker, and nodded to the one right next to it, labeled "Champ Pederson," for his special needs brother. The surprise welcome for Champ is indicative of the culture established by manager Gabe Kapler and team president Farhan Zaidi that attracted Pederson, winner of World Series rings with the Dodgers in 2020 and the Braves in 2021.