Victor Bericoto is a right-handed outfielder from Maracay, Venezuela, born on December 3, 2001. He made his MLB debut on May 22, 2026 with the San Francisco Giants — and at just 24 years old, he’s already giving the organization plenty of reasons to be excited.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Victor Bericoto
- Position: Right fielder
- Current team: Sacramento River Cats (Triple-A)
- Jersey number: 23
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 6’1″ / 209 lbs
- Date of birth: December 3, 2001 (24 years old)
- Birthplace: Maracay, Venezuela 🇻🇪
- MLB debut: May 22, 2026
Background
Bericoto comes out of Maracay, in the state of Aragua — one of Venezuela’s most productive baseball regions. He represents a new wave of talent coming out of the Venezuelan pipeline, and the Giants have invested in his development on both sides of the ball. After working his way through the minor leagues, he earned his big-league call-up in 2026 and is currently back at Triple-A Sacramento, continuing to sharpen his swing and his defense in right field.
Professional Career
Bericoto’s first taste of the majors was a strong one. In his 2026 debut season with San Francisco, he hit .293 with 4 home runs, 9 RBI, 7 runs scored, and an .857 OPS — a number that shows he can do damage both through contact and with power. He also added a stolen base, hinting at some athleticism on the basepaths.
Right now he’s back at Sacramento working on locking down a more permanent roster spot. His exit velocity and contact consistency keep him firmly on the Giants’ radar as an organizational piece with real upside.
Career Stats
- 2026 – San Francisco Giants: .293 AVG | 4 HR | 9 RBI | 7 R | .857 OPS | 1 SB
Awards and Records
With such a short MLB résumé, Bericoto hasn’t collected individual hardware yet — no Silver Slugger, no MVP votes. But a .857 OPS in your debut season at 24 is a legitimate foundation. If he keeps producing at that clip, the recognition will come.
One Thing to Know
Even after going through the U.S. minor-league system, Bericoto stays connected to his Venezuelan roots. He’s part of the steady stream of Caribbean talent that continues to reshape MLB rosters — and Giants fans are already looking forward to seeing more of him.
