Renel Brooks-Moon, one of the most prominent figures in the San Francisco Giants organization, has parted ways with the team.

This all happened on March 18 when Renel, as fans call her, and the Giants organization had a meeting to discuss her contract.

The Giants said in a release that “after extensive discussions, they mutually and amicably agreed to part ways.” Many fans say that the ballpark already doesn’t feel the same.

Marina Viray ’24 said, “I haven’t gotten used to not hearing her voice call the starting lineups.”

This is a sentiment of many fans of the Giants. Renel had been the voice of Oracle Park since its opening in April of 2000. This season would have been her 25th. Renel has had a long legacy and is an important component of the Bay Area community. She has been a voice of representation for Black women around the country, being the first woman to PA for a professional championship in any sport in 2002.

The Giants have named the PA booth in her honor, but many say that simply isn’t enough.

Xochitl Churchill ’24 said, “They’ll never be able to replace her. They’ve lost an important part of the Giants.”

The Giants will have rotating PA announcers until they find a permanent replacement, but there may never be someone who will have the impact that Renel had when in the booth. However, some people are playing around with the idea of a new face.

Sabrina Andreatta, ASL teacher said, “It would have to be someone who really knows the Giants . . . a former player would be interesting.”

Although there may never be anyone who could fill the shoes and make the footprint as Renel did, Giants fans look to young talent and a new coach for a good season even if it isn’t alongside the spirited announcer.

As for Renel, the Forever Giant said in a tweet to the fans, “Luv my Giants, luv my baseball, & I LOVE you, the fans, most of all!”