San Jose Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith Challenge Giants Stadium at Oracle Park | NHL News – Times of India

On September 8, 2025, Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith of the San Jose Sharks made a spectacular shift from the rink to the baseball field. The duo had a batting practice session with the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, setting the stage for an exciting crossover of Bay Area sports teams.

Celebrini and Smith traded their hockey sticks for baseball bats while still in their Sharks’ jerseys. Their athletic prowess was seen not only on the ice, but also on the baseball field where they took violent swings at the baseballs.

The Sharks organization confirmed the players’ participation in the practice on their official social media account. Their post showed the players decked in Giants gear, creating a buzz among fans. The on-field action and behind-the-scenes from the crossover event were reported widely.

Evan Webeck of The Mercury News, provided an in-depth analysis of the day’s event, offering on-site accounts, player quotes, and more insight into the event on September 8, 2025.

Celebrini and Smith were not just spectators but actively participated by wearing custom-made Giants jerseys and training gear. They warmed up in the indoor batting cage where they received tips from Giants’ hitting coach Pat Burrell among others.

Smith, who’s a right-handed batter, displayed a smooth batting technique, significantly recalling his days in baseball. Celebrini, on the other hand, depicted a less refined technique given his baseball training stopped when he was just 7.

Despite this, both players managed to hit balls to the warning track, testing the Giants’ fences, although none cleared for a home run. Giants manager Bob Melvin praised their athletic skills during a chat with reporters at Oracle Park.

Sadly, there were no follow-up sessions or related activities reported after September 9, 2025, and the focus shifted back to the Sharks’ training camp. Despite this, the crossover served as a testament to the players’ rising profiles in the Bay Area scene.