Derek Law #64

Married (Chelsea Gielarowski). Was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 28th round of the 2009 draft out of Seton-La Salle Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but did not sign and instead chose to attend Miami Dade College. Was then drafted by the Giants in the ninth round of the 2011 draft.

Rookie right-hander completed his first season in the big leagues as one of the best Giants relievers, posting a 2.13 ERA in 61 games. Started the season with triple-A Sacramento... was recalled on April 15, taking the roster spot of RHP Sergio Romo, who was placed on the 15-day DL. Made his big league debut on April 15 at Los Angeles-NL...struck out Adrian Gonzalez then allowed a triple to Justin Turner before striking out Howie Kendrick and Trayce Thompson…his fastball topped 96 mph. Earned his first big league win on May 7 vs. Colorado after tossing a scoreless 13th inning in the Giants' 2-1 win. His 2.13 ERA ranked as the sixth-lowest figure among National League relievers. Had a 17.0 inning scoreless streak that spanned 19 games from July 4-Aug. 16...it was tied for the eighth longest scoreless inning streak among relievers. His 0.96 WHIP ranked as the 10th best figure among relievers in the National League. Allowed nine walks in 55.0 innings...his 1.47 BB/9.0 average ranked as the fourth best figure among relievers in the NL. Was placed on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 28 with a strain in his right elbow and missed 15 games.

Came back from his recovery of Tommy John surgery and appeared in just 28 games with Double-A Richmond, going 0-1 with a 4.56 ERA and 13 saves...allowed 31 hits in 25.2 innings...had a WHIP of 1.52.

Was a non-roster invitee to big league camp and was so impressive that he wasn't sent down to the minors until the final weekend...Was ultimately assigned to double-A Richmond where he posted a 2.57 ERA and converted 13 of 14 save opportunities in 28.0 innings...However, suffered an elbow injury in early June that required Tommy John surgery, which ended his season...Was leading the Eastern League in saves prior to his injury...Left a road game on June 8th at Reading's FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading, PA , under the supervision of Squirrels' Athletic Trainer David Getsoff, Manager Russ Morman and Pitching Coach Ross Grimsley…was originally diagnosed with forearm tightness, but it was later learned that his injury would require "Tommy John" surgery…Law learned that his season had ended while at the team's hotel in Trenton, NJ.

Combined to go 5-4 with a 2.50 ERA (17 ER, 61.1 IP) in 46 appearances between ARL-Giants, Class A Augusta and Class A Advanced San Jose...Posted a remarkable 102-to-12 strikeout/walk ratio between all three clubs (8.2 K/BB)...Was a perfect 11-for-11 in save chances with San Jose and didn't issue his first walk until his 18th appearance...Had a 45-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 25.2 innings with San Jose...Went 1-0 and did not allow a run in 12.1 innings (11 appearances) for the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League...Ranked fourth in the AFL in games finished (eight)...Was named to Arizona Fall League Top Prospects list.