Sergio Romo is embracing his role as San Francisco's latest bearded closer.

After a dominant performance throughout October, Romo's role for the defending World Series champion Giants will go beyond pitching the ninth inning this season.

He is now one of the faces of the franchise.

"I walk out to go warm up and it's like, 'Ahhh!' I'm like, 'Wow. I'm getting a big ol' cheer?'" Romo said. "But then also just walking down the street and the reception that I get. I get recognized all the time now."