SAN DIEGO -- The Giants on Monday announced plans to honor popular outfielder Hunter Pence on their Wall of Fame during a pregame ceremony at Oracle Park on Sept. 17.

Pence, a four-time All-Star and a key member of the Giants¡¯ World Series championship teams in 2012 and ¡®14, will become the 55th individual to earn a plaque on the Wall of Fame, which lines the brick wall of Oracle Park along King Street and serves as a living tribute to the organization¡¯s greatest players and influential figures.?

¡°I¡¯m truly humbled by this honor,¡± Pence said in a statement. ¡°To be included among people who I consider legends of the organization is surreal, and I¡¯m overwhelmed with gratitude to even be considered. The Giants¡¯ organization and the San Francisco community are my family. This honor wouldn¡¯t be possible if not for the love, support and dedication I¡¯ve shared with them. I can¡¯t thank the club, my teammates and the fans enough for the unforgettable memories.¡±

Pence, who currently works as an analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area and Apple TV+ broadcasts, will be the first inductee to have his plaque unveiled during an on-field ceremony, which will take place prior to a scheduled game against the Dodgers. Acquired from the Phillies in a midseason trade in 2012, Pence quickly became a fan favorite due to his boundless energy and his inspirational speeches, memorably leading fans in a ¡°Yes! Yes! Yes!¡± chant before the beginning of the ¡®14 postseason.

Pence played in San Francisco from 2012 to ¡®18 and then returned to the club for a brief stint in ¡®20 before retiring from a 14-year career in the Majors. He batted .265 with a .750 OPS and 95 home runs over his eight seasons with the Giants.

To be honored on the Wall of Fame, players must have played a minimum of nine seasons for the Giants or five seasons with at least one All-Star selection in San Francisco. Players who won three World Series championships with the club and other individuals who have ¡°made a remarkable impact on the franchise¡± are also eligible for induction.??

¡°The Giants¡¯ Wall of Fame is a place where we permanently honor both players and individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the organization, and Hunter is definitely one of those players,¡± president and CEO Larry Baer said in a statement. ¡°His pivotal role in our two World Series championships will forever be remembered by our fans, and his connection to this great city is a special one.¡±