1A. Kyle Harrison, LHP

The SF Giants determination to signal Kyle Harrison away from his UCLA dedication for an above-slot $2.5 million signing bonus in 2020 stays among the finest selections of the Farhan Zaidi period. Harrison simply has the most effective pitch arsenal within the farm system, and is perhaps the most effective left-handed pitching prospect within the minors.

Harrison was dominant in seven begins at Excessive-A (59 strikeouts in 29 innings pitched with a 1.55 ERA) earlier than receiving a promotion to Double-A Richmond. Whereas Harrison didn’t flip 21 till August, he was instantly among the finest starters within the Japanese League. Harrison recorded a 3.11 ERA with 127 strikeouts and 39 walks in 84 innings pitched (18 begins). Harrison held up impressively properly all through the season, eclipsing 100 innings for the primary time in his profession.

Harrison’s fastball has reached the high-90s earlier than, however principally sat between 92-96 mph final season. Nonetheless, it has the traits to play like a plus (60-grade) pitch at that velocity. He additionally has a high-80s changeup with strong run and a nasty low-80s slider. His low launch peak helps his pitches play up however has additionally in all probability led to a few of his inconsistency with command. If Harrison can develop above-average (55-grade) command, he completely has the entire items to change into a bonafide ace. Nevertheless, even when his command plateaus, he has three pitches with at the very least above-average potential, which needs to be sufficient to make him a viable starter.

FV Grade: 55

1B. Marco Luciano, SS

Marco Luciano is not the consensus high prospect within the SF Giants system after Harrison’s distinctive 2022, however he stays the best-hitting prospect within the group and a consensus top-50 prospect within the minors. Usually, the added threat that comes with pitching prospects would lead Luciano to the highest spot, however questions on his defensive future and gentle considerations about his harm historical past make the highest spot a toss-up.

Luciano obtained off to a scorching begin at Excessive-A, and possibly was slated to be promoted with Harrison earlier than a again harm sidelined him for many of June and July. Whereas the wet climate all through the Pacific Northwest was suppressing offensive numbers within the Northwest League, Luciano hit eight homers in 40 video games with a .288/.360/.507 triple-slash previous to the harm. Nevertheless, he was unable to copy that manufacturing upon his return. He was promoted to Double-A in time for the postseason however went simply 1-for-8 with three strikeouts.

A sophisticated hitter for his age, Luciano is a uncommon prospect with plus-plus energy potential and successful software that flashes plus as properly (though it seemed extra on a 50/55-grade trajectory in 2022). Defensively, most scouts anticipate him to finish up at third base or an outfield nook, though the Giants have let him develop at shortstop. Whereas he has above-average potential wherever on the diamond, Luciano’s star potential will increase dramatically if he can stick at quick.

FV Grade: 55

3. Casey Schmitt, 3B

The SF Giants 2020 second-round decide, Casey Schmitt bounced again from an unimpressive first skilled season with a breakout marketing campaign. Schmitt was already an MLB prepared defender on the scorching nook, with Gold Glove potential. This previous season, he started persistently tapping into his energy potential for the primary time in his profession. Whereas he in all probability tasks as a league-average (50-grade) MLB hitter, his elite defensive capability offers him an opportunity to be a 55-grade participant.

Schmitt began the yr at Excessive-A, hitting .273/.363/.475 with 14 doubles and 17 house runs in 93 video games earlier than he was promoted to Double-A. He additionally impressed loads of scouts by sliding over to shortstop when Luciano was out with an harm and… really seemed viable. Then, Schmitt hit .342 at Double-A and was promoted to Triple-A for a brief cup of espresso on the highest degree of the minors, the place he posted a .913 OPS. Schmitt’s strikeout and stroll charges each went within the incorrect path as he moved up the ranks, suggesting his numbers might have been a bit inflated by good luck. Nevertheless, he’ll solely have to handle a .250/.320/.420 triple-slash to be an above-average third baseman.

FV Grade: 50

4. Luis Matos, CF

One of many largest breakout prospects in 2021, Luis Matos struggled mightily at Excessive-A final season. Matos at all times had an aggressive method, however few anticipated it to trigger him issues so early in his profession. His .211/.275/.344 triple-slash was simply the worst line amongst certified hitters within the Northwest League final season. But, with that mentioned, he additionally posted the bottom strikeout price amongst certified gamers.

The SF Giants emphasised improved pitch choice with Matos heading into the season, however it appeared to trigger him to overthink on the plate. He additionally handled a quad harm early within the season. He appeared to return to type over the summer time, hitting .283/.312/.462 in 33 video games with 9 doubles, a triple, 5 homers, and 7 stolen bases in August and September. Nevertheless, he might want to change into extra selective sooner or later.

Matos improved defensively in middle discipline final season, however he is extra clean than explosive as an athlete. His instincts ought to give him an opportunity to stay in middle discipline, however he is doubtless a 50-grade defender in middle or 55-grade defender in a nook. Matos seemed like an explosive offensive pressure in 2021 and a soft-hitting future fifth outfielder at factors final season. There’s loads of variance in Matos’ attainable outcomes. Roughly the age of a faculty junior (he turned 21 in late January), Matos will doubtless return to Excessive-A this season and look to construct off his late-season surge.

FV Grade: 45+

5. Grant McCray, CF

A 3rd-round pick of highschool within the 2019 draft, Grant McCray thrived at Single-A in his first yr of full-season ball. He hit .291/.383/.525 with 21 homers and 35 stolen bases with San Jose earlier than a late-season promotion to Excessive-A. McCray was extremely productive but additionally struggled with strikeouts, recording a 29.2% strikeout-rate at Single-A and 35.5% strikeout-rate in a smaller pattern on the subsequent degree. 

McCray is a lanky athlete with plus-plus velocity that he makes use of to cowl loads of floor in middle discipline and on the basepaths. Within the batter’s field, McCray has a affected person of method that may assist him benefit from his explosive left-handed swing. Typically McCray seems like a refined veteran hitter, shedding shut pitches and capitalizing on errors. Different occasions, he appears to desert any plan, swinging aggressively. Greater than a yr older than Matos, McCray has a comparably big selection of potential outcomes regardless of a really completely different profile for a strong defensive middle fielder. McCray shares some similarities with former Giants outfielder Steven Duggar, though he is forward of that trajectory offensively.

FV Grade: 45+

6. Vaun Brown, RF

Talking of explosiveness, Vaun Brown had among the finest statistical seasons of any SF Giants minor leaguer this season. By June, Brown was the speak of any scout watching the Giants decrease minor-league ranks. A senior-sign Tenth-round decide in 2021, Brown had remodeled from a speedy Division-II leadoff hitter right into a reliable prospect with plus or plus-plus potential energy, velocity, glove, and arm. He posted an OPS north of 1.000 at Single and Excessive-A with 54 extra-base hits and 44 stolen bases.

There has by no means been a prospect like Brown, and that makes evaluating his upside exceedingly troublesome. Brown has All-Star upside, however will flip 25 in June and lacks any monitor document in opposition to higher minors competitors. At present, Brown appears to have a great shot to at the very least find yourself within the Keon Broxton/Drew Stubbs tier of great-athletes with nice energy who’re restricted by contact points. If all of it comes collectively, although, has a profile corresponding to former stars like Hunter Pence and Mike Cameron.

FV Grade: 45

7. Aeverson Arteaga, SS

Aeverson Arteaga is the cleanest defensive shortstop within the SF Giants farm system. Arteaga with the mix of vary, athleticism, arm energy, and enhancing instincts however there’s nonetheless room to enhance on his glovework, significantly his inside clock. Offensively, Arteaga posted one of many extra spectacular energy numbers, however it was clear that his method wants lots extra polish, and his contact expertise are a bit regarding. There’s potential for him to be an on a regular basis shortstop, however his fringy offensive manufacturing will doubtless restrict his position to a backup.

Our break up on Arteaga is among the largest gaps towards the highest of our rankings. Wrenzie is way decrease on his present method and energy potential whereas Marc likes Arteaga’s potential to generate pop along with his wrists and is increased on his potential to develop 50-grade hit and energy instruments.

FV Grade: 45

8. Mason Black, RHP

Drafted within the third spherical out of Lehigh, Mason Black was the SF Giants most constant pitching prospect from the workforce’s 2021 draft class final season. Black began the yr at Single-A, however was shortly promoted to Excessive-A Eugene. He nonetheless racked up 92 strikeouts in 77.2 innings (16 begins) with 28 walks and a 3.94 ERA in opposition to the harder competitors.

Black is an east-west pitcher with a mid-90s fastball and mid-80s slider that each have flashed plus potential. Black has wonderful management of his 6’3”-230lbs body with among the most constant mechanics within the system. The righty has experimented with a changeup, however it’s a good distance from being a viable providing.

Black has the inspiration of a possible mid-rotation arm, however nonetheless must discover a third pitch or have his command take one other step ahead to be a surefire wager to stay. His velocity understandably dipped because the season went on, however it made some evaluators nervous that he’ll should be pushed to the bullpen.

FV Grade: 40+

9. Carson Whisenhunt, LHP

The SF Giants second-round choice this summer time, Carson Whisenhunt had the most effective changeup within the 2022 draft class, and sure would have been a mid first-round decide if not for a PED suspension. Whisenhunt was dominant throughout his temporary professional debut, together with on the Arizona Fall League.

His changeup is already a plus pitch and might need reliable 80-grade potential. His fastball sits within the low-90s, though there’s some hope that he may add velocity if he fills out his skinny body. At his finest, Whisenhunt has flashed above-average command and even an intriguing 1-7 curveball. Even when Whisenhunt’s fastball and curveball are simply 45-grade pitches, his changeup may nonetheless make him a viable fourth starter. If his velocity jumps and/or his curveball finds its type, he may simply be a mid-rotation arm.

FV Grade: 40+

10. Landen Roupp, RHP

The SF Giants Twelfth-round decide in 2021 out of UNC Wilmington, Landen Roupp was one other sudden breakout prospect. He arguably has the most effective breaking ball within the system, a mid-70s providing with a really excessive spin price, heavy drop, and loads of sweep that he comfortably makes use of in any rely. He pairs the pitch with a low-90s sinker that has heavy arm-side run that helped him induce a 1.43:1 groundout to flyout ratio. Roupp has performed with a number of choices trying to find a 3rd pitch, toying with a low-80s slider and a fringy changeup which have each confirmed some promise.

Ten years in the past, Roupp can be knocked as a tweener who in all probability lacks the rate to be a high-leverage reliever and the deep arsenal to be a mid-rotation arm, however as groups have valued 80-120 inning pitchers extra, the worth in a prospect like him has elevated fairly a bit. Given his sinker/breaking ball mixture, he has an opportunity to in the future discover a position in the same mildew to Seth Lugo or (Giants period) Jakob Junis.

FV Grade: 40+

11. Eric Silva, RHP

Eric Silva was one of many tougher prospects to rank within the group. A high prep prospect who the Giants signed away from a UCLA comitment in 2021, Silva struggled in his full-season debut, posting a 5.88 ERA throughout 85.2 innings (22 begins) with promising strikeout (99) and stroll (39) tallies. Given his youth (he turned 20 in October), although, scouts got here away impressed along with his upside.

Silva’s fastball primarily labored within the low-to-mid 90s, however it has reached 97 mph. His slider is probably the most superior of his secondary choices, though his curveball is additional alongside than his changeup. An incredible athlete, betting on Silva’s potential as a starter he’ll discover a plus providing in his improvement. For now, although, he tasks as a back-end starter with a number of 45/50-grade choices or as a setup arm.

FV Grade: 40+

12. Reggie Crawford, LHP/DH

You won’t be able to discover a extra tantalizing and unproven prospect in skilled baseball than Reggie Crawford. The Giants first-round decide in 2022, Crawford was drafted as a two-way participant and signed away from a switch dedication to Tennessee.

Crawford beforehand starred at UCONN as a power-hitting DH and high-octane reliever earlier than wanting like among the finest gamers on the Cape Cod League and with Staff USA within the Summer time of 2021. Crawford was starting to enter conversations as a possible top-five decide within the draft when he tore his UCL in fall ball and was pressured to endure Tommy John surgical procedure.

At his finest, the southpaw has flashed the flexibility to achieve 100 mph along with his fastball whereas sitting within the mid-90s alongside a plus slider. On the plate, his left-handed swing can get lengthy, and can doubtless battle with off-speed pitches, however does faucet into his plus energy.

His offensive recreation is intriguing, however he is finally only a 35-grade (rounds 4-8) prospect as a hitter alone. This analysis may change shortly if he proves he could make constant contact in opposition to professional pitching, however for now, Crawford is a prospect due to his capability on the mound. Whereas his upside is tantalizing, he is finally coming off UCL surgical procedure with lower than ten innings pitched in faculty. So what do the Giants have in Crawford? The Giants do not even know but. However he may simply change into the most important steal of the 2022 draft if he reaches his full potential.

FV Grade: 40+

13. Carson Seymour, RHP

One of many 4 gamers the Giants acquired from the Mets within the Darin Ruf commerce, Carson Seymour has the most effective pitch arsenal of the trio of pitching prospects San Francisco acquired within the deal. He has all kinds of pitches, together with a mid-90s four-seamer that has reached 98 mph, a 91-94 mph heavy sinker that takes benefit of the steep method angle generated from his 6’6”-frame, a 88-91 mph slider that’s simply his finest pitch, a 12-6 curveball within the low-80s, and a mid-80s changeup with good fade.

Seymour can throw his pitches contained in the strike zone, however is a quintessential instance of a control-over-command pitching prospect. The very fact is, his stuff is just too good to submit the three.79 ERA he did at Excessive-A. Most evaluators anticipate Seymour to shift to the bullpen, the place he can parse down his arsenal and achieve some velocity. Nevertheless, he has the instruments to probably change into a mid-rotation arm.

Marc is skeptical that his fastball performs properly sufficient as a starter to stop an eventual transfer to the bullpen, however Wrenzie believes that improved command will give him an opportunity to interrupt out.

FV Grade: 40+

14. Thomas Szapucki, LHP

One other pitcher the Giants acquired within the Darin Ruf commerce, the Mets drafted Szapucki within the fifth spherical of the 2015 draft out of highschool. The lefty developed within the Mets’ farm system as a beginning pitcher, reaching the large leagues in 2021. Szapucki was an efficient starter at Triple-A, however struggled briefly stints.

The Giants transformed Szapucki right into a full-time reliever after the commerce, and he instantly thrived. He recorded a 1.08 ERA with 15 strikeouts and three walks in 8.1 innings pitched with the Giants Triple-A affiliate earlier than ending the season in San Francisco’s bullpen with a 1.98 ERA (16 strikeouts and 4 walks) in 13.2 innings. Szapucki turned a two-pitch reliever, utilizing a mid-90s fastball and low-80s curveball. He has additionally used a strong changeup up to now. His arsenal is harking back to former Giants reliever Jeremy Affeldt, and he might be a high setup possibility by the tip of 2023.

FV Grade: 40+

15. Trevor McDonald, RHP

A pop-up prospect out of highschool in 2019, the Giants signed Trevor McDonald for an $800,000 signing bonus. In his first full season exterior the complicated, McDonald recorded a 2.39 ERA at Single-A with 102 strikeouts in 90.1 innings pitched. He additionally starred in a pair of late-season appearances at Excessive-A, permitting simply two runs in 11 innings with 15 strikeouts.

McDonald has a pair of fastballs, a four-seamer that has reached 98 mph with a fairly flat method angle up within the zone, however principally sits between 92-95 mph, a pair of sliders, one within the high-80s with cutter-like motion and a barely slower one with extra depth, a mid-80s changeup that flashed good arm-side run, and a high-70s curveball. McDonald hides the ball properly with a brief arm motion considerably harking back to Craig Kimbrel, however scouts are involved it should stop him from dealing with a starter’s workload.

McDonald’s command has already taken notable steps ahead since he was an beginner, and he is flashed at the very least 4 50-grade pitches.   With a strong-athletic body McDonald has the instruments to be a back-end starter, however will doubtless transition to a bullpen position.

FV Grade: 40+

16. R.J. Dabovich, RHP

R.J. Dabovich was the most effective relief-pitching prospect within the group heading into 2022, with a possible 70-grade energy curveball and 60-grade fastball. Nevertheless, whereas his curveball remained a dominant providing, his fastball took notable steps again early within the season.

Whereas Dabovich maintained mid-90s velocity, typically working from 94-96 mph, its traits that made it play like a triple-digit providing appeared to fade. Nonetheless, he recorded a 2.70 ERA with 38 strikeouts and simply six walks in 26.2 innings at Double-A by leaning closely on his breaking ball. After a promotion to Triple-A, nonetheless, Dabovich’s lack of a second above-average providing was inflicting him issues.

Then, after making some changes, he regained the spin effectivity in his fastball. Over the ultimate weeks of the season, Dabovich struck out 19 Triple-A hitters and walked simply three throughout 13.1 innings pitched with a 3.38 ERA. He ought to be capable to carry that success over into this season and is on monitor to make his big-league debut in 2023. He is presently in a race with Kyle Harrison to change into the primary participant from the Giants 2020 draft class to achieve the majors.

FV Grade: 40+

17. Heliot Ramos, OF

A former first-round decide, Heliot Ramos has plateaued since reaching the higher minors. As soon as flashing plus athleticism and energy potential, Ramos’ has developed into a median athlete who’s unable to raise the ball persistently sufficient to generate energy.

Ramos had among the finest hard-hit charges within the group final season (45.8%), however he hit simply .227/.305/.349 at Triple-A as a result of the overwhelming majority of that tough contact went straight into the bottom. To his credit score, Ramos confirmed some improved pitch choice and posted among the finest strikeout (23.7%) and stroll (8.7%) charges of his profession.

Ramos has an above-average arm and has wonderful defensive instincts within the outfield, giving him an opportunity to play all three outfield positions. Nevertheless, his big-league potential is nearly fully tied to his capability to endure an enormous swing change to unlock his energy. That is far simpler mentioned than executed, however Ramos has moved shortly all through his profession. For context, he is greater than a yr youthful than Vaun Brown and won’t flip 24 till September. He is by no means proven vital platoon splits, which suggests he’ll both develop the pop to be an on a regular basis participant, or shall be a soft-hitting AAA outfielder.

FV Grade: 40

18. Keaton Winn, RHP

Keaton Winn was the Giants fifth-round decide in 2018 and misplaced loads of time between accidents and the pandemic. Nevertheless, he unveiled a superb splitter in 2022, that helped him get all the way in which to Double-A and earn a spot on San Francisco’s 40-man roster.

His fastball routinely sits between 95-97 mph early in his outings earlier than fading to 93-95 mph. If his secondaries develop sufficient, he may stick within the rotation, however his fastball velo offers him a excessive ground as a back-end reliever with a deadly fastball/splitter combo.

FV Grade: 40

19. Tristan Beck, RHP

Tristan Beck began this season with Double-A Richmond however was promoted to Triple-A Sacramento after simply three outings. After becoming a member of the River Cats rotation, Beck had an underwhelming 5.64 ERA in 97.1 innings pitched (20 appearances). Nevertheless, these numbers overshadow a a lot better efficiency during the last two months. and might need acquired a late-season callup if not for an harm.

When wholesome he shows a starter’s arsenal with a 92-96 mph fastball with common form, a high-80s cutter, mid-80s slider, high-70s curveball with sharp 11-5 break, and a fringy mid-80s changeup. He can throw his pitches for strikes when he is on however to ensure that Beck to attain extra success. Beck has the ceiling of a back-end starter however with a excessive likelihood of settling as a reliever.

FV Grade: 40

20. Tyler Fitzgerald, SS

In his first full season at Double-A, Tyler Fitzgerald hit .229/.310/.424 with 21 house runs and 20 stolen bases (21 makes an attempt) with the Flying Squirrels. Nevertheless, it was a story of two seasons for the athletic shortstop, Fitzgerald had a .634 OPS on the finish of June however posted an incredible .296/.355/.559 triple-slash to complete the season.

Regardless of his manufacturing, Fitzgerald has continued struggling to restrict his strikeouts. Fitzgerald has struck out in 33.4% of his plate appearances this season whereas strolling slightly below 7.5% of the time. With a strikeout-to-walk ratio north of 4. Whereas scouts are skeptical that Fitzgerald will ever make contact at even a median price, his mixture of energy and athleticism nonetheless offers him a strong shot to achieve the large leagues as a power-first utility infielder. Some scouts assume he has the instruments to be a strong defensive middle fielder as properly.

FV Grade: 40

21. Patrick Bailey, C

The SF Giants 2020 first-round decide, Patrick Bailey has struggled to dwell as much as the expectations that include being a top-15 decide. Bailey is a below-average athlete and possibly must abandon switch-hitting. Nevertheless, he nonetheless has the instruments to be an above-average defensive catcher and is among the finest pitch framers in the whole minors. Offensively, he has an excellent method on the plate, and he hit .252/.370/.481 in opposition to righties with a 15.7% walk-rate and 19.7% strikeout-rate. After all, his .460 OPS in opposition to southpaws recommend Bailey’s future is as at robust facet of a platoon behind the plate.

FV Grade: 40

22. Brett Correctly, 2B/SS/3B/LF

Acquired this offseason in a commerce with the Rays, Brett Correctly has a complicated all-around recreation. In 2022, Correctly hit .274/.371/.461 with 15 house runs and 31 stolen bases in 112 video games, primarily Double-A. Correctly acquired a late-season promotion to Triple-A, however posted a measly .238/.261/.333 line in 5 video games.

Correctly lacks any standout instruments, along with his hit-tool the one certainly one of specific observe. With that mentioned, Correctly does every little thing properly and gamers with that skillset can usually outperform expectations. Defensively, Correctly is finest at second base.

FV Grade: 40

23. Ryan Murphy, RHP

Ryan Murphy was a breakout prospect in 2021, however he was hampered by again accidents in 2022 and seemed like a shell of his earlier self. His fastball sits within the low-90s and has reached to 95 mph with a mix of carry and arm-side run and a low-80s slider on the backside of the zone when wholesome, however have been inconsistent final season. He additionally has an average-at-best changeup and curveball. A wholesome 2023 may see Murphy creep again up the rankings as a possible back-end starter. However he’ll have to regain his earlier command.

FV Grade: 40

24. Jairo Pomares, OF

Jairo Pomares is a power-hitting nook bat who hit his first velocity bump in professional baseball this previous season. He crushed 20 house runs in 74 video games in 2021 with distinctive exit velocities, and was a consensus top-10 prospect within the farm system. Nevertheless, Pomares posted an unexceptional .254/.330/.438 line at Excessive-A in 2022 with a concerningly excessive 32.9% strikeout price. Restricted to an outfield nook, and possibly left discipline, Pomares must hit his technique to the majors. He completely has the facility to make an affect however might want to make extra constant contact.

FV Grade: 40

25. Randy Rodriguez, RHP

Randy Rodriguez flashed among the finest combos of stuff and command within the SF Giants farm system in 2021. At his finest, Rodriguez’s fastball can sit within the high-90s alongside an elite mid-80s slider that persistently generates 3,000 RPMs. He additionally confirmed some spectacular really feel for a changeup. All that promise led the Giants to strive shifting him to the rotation, however his fastball velocity crashed and his command wavered. Nevertheless, Rodriguez seemed far nearer to his earlier type after transferring again to the pen. He is a two-pitch reliever who has the potential to be a back-end possibility.

FV Grade: 40

26. Cole Waites, RHP

Cole Waites turned the primary participant drafted by the SF Giants since Farhan Zaidi turned the workforce’s president of baseball operations to play for the Giants final season. Waites was drafted within the 18th spherical of the 2019 draft out of West Alabama. He recorded a 3.18 ERA throughout seven big-league appearances.

Waites has a superb pair of pitches in his arsenal, a mid-90s fastball and a high-80s slider. His fastball has good velocity however is much more difficult to hit due to its spectacular spin price and method angle that make it more durable for opposing hitters to select up. Command has at all times been the most important problem for Waites, and Marc is a little more involved about his capability to find.

FV Grade: 40

27. Jose Cruz, RHP

Jose Cruz was voted the most effective reliever and finest changeup within the California League this season. Cruz was distinctive at San Jose, pairing his changeup with a high-90s heater and a strong breaking ball. Inconsistent management was the one factor conserving him at Single-A. Nevertheless, he was nonetheless the most effective reliever within the league. He racked up 77 strikeouts in 47 innings pitched (35 appearances) whereas surrendering 20 hits and 22 walks en path to a 2.30 ERA.

FV Grade: 40

28. Sean Hjelle, RHP

Sean Hjelle seemed spectacular in September with the Giants, recording at the very least 4 innings pitched with out permitting greater than two runs in three of his 4 outings. With that mentioned, he nonetheless had a 5.76 ERA in 25 MLB innings this season. Within the minors this yr, Hjelle had a 4.92 ERA in 97 innings pitched (22 begins) at Triple-A with 80 strikeouts and 38 walks.

FV Grade: 40

29. William Kempner, RHP

William Kempner, a San Jose native, was the Giants third-round decide this summer time. He’s a stocky 6’0’’ righty with an enormous arm and a cool sidearm supply. His fastball has reached 100 mph and sat within the mid-90s deep into his begins at Gonzaga with a slider that’s his finest swing-and-miss pitch. He has performed with a changeup as properly.

Kempner missed a while in faculty with a ligament harm in his finger and his unorthodox mechanics increase considerations about his capability to find his pitches and deal with a starter’s workload. For that motive, Kempner might be a future reliever.

FV Grade: 40

30. Nick Zwack, LHP

One other prospect acquired from the Mets within the Darin Ruf commerce, Nick Zwack works finest when he is pounding the within third of a right-handed batter along with his glove-side breaking pitches, primarily his low-90s cutter and mid-80s slider that each flash above common. His fastball can run as much as 94 mph however has two-seam motion that he can work up within the zone. His changeup is fringy at finest and is a transparent fourth pitch. His management waned when he obtained traded to the Giants however managed to get extra strikeouts. If he can regain his management when he was a Met, there’s back-end starter potential, though he in all probability falls right into a swingman/center reliever position.

FV Grade: 40

31. Erik Miller, LHP

Acquired in a commerce from the Phillies this offseason, Erik Miller is a sturdy southpaw with a 6’5”-240lbs body. The Phillies moved him to a long-reliever position in 2022, though it is unclear if that was a everlasting change or just a technique to restrict his innings after lacking a lot of the 2021 marketing campaign with an harm. His fastball sits within the mid-90s and pairs properly with a high-80s slider and a mid-80s changeup, which is well his most devastating pitch.

In 2022, Miller racked up 44 strikeouts and 17 walks in 36.1 innings pitched (22 appearances) at Double-A with a 2.23 ERA earlier than he was promoted to Triple-A. Nevertheless, his struggles with management instantly turned obvious. On the highest degree of the minors, Miller walked 14 in simply 12 innings pitched (18 strikeouts) and completed the season with a 7.50 ERA. Given his struggles with command, it appears doubtless that he’ll stay within the pen going ahead.

FV Grade: 40

32. Victor Bericoto, 1B/OF

Victor Bericoto emerged as one of many higher hitters in San Jose final yr and has the potential to really escape in 2023. He has a balanced offensive profile with good contact capability and method whereas posting a max exit velocity north of 120 mph. He might want to elevate extra persistently to maximise his energy potential. Most imagine Bericoto is proscribed to first base (though Marc thinks he has viability within the outfield), Bericoto goes to must hit loads to carve out a big-league position. He’ll look to do precisely that as a 21-year-old at Excessive-A this season.

FV Grade: 40

33. Blake Sabol, C/OF

The SF Giants acquired Blake Sabol in a commerce with the Reds shortly after he was drafted away from the Pirates within the Rule 5 Draft. Sabol hit .284/.363/.497 between Double-A and Triple-A final season, posting a .969 OPS on the highest degree of the minors.

A left-handed hitter, the Giants doubtless hope Sabol may change into a viable platoon accomplice for present catcher Joey Bart, who has struggled in opposition to right-handed pitching. Sabol must enhance immensely defensively to obtain that a lot taking part in time, although. Sabol recorded 11 handed balls in 66 video games at catcher in 2022 and solely threw out 14% of opposing base stealers. Each numbers are properly under MLB averages. He’s a viable defensive outfielder however is much from a standout there.

FV Grade: 40

34. Adrian Sugastey, C

Adrian Sugastey hit simply .240/.329/.333 at Single-A final season, in his first style of full-season motion. Nevertheless, he was one of many youngest place gamers within the league, not turning 20 till October. Furthermore, Sugastey has a complicated capability defensively and has all the abilities to stay behind the plate. Sugastey’s body is already maxed out and his bat velocity is much from distinctive, nonetheless, he has some energy that ought to be capable to play extra as he matures. It is value noting that he  has room to be a bit extra homer-happy on the plate after putting out in simply 15.6% of his plate appearances final season.

FV Grade: 40

35. P.J. Hilson, CF

P.J. Hilson was simply the star of the SF Giants complicated league associates final summer time. Hilson is perhaps the quickest participant within the group with one of many strongest arms, however drafted out of highschool again in 2018, it has taken a very long time for his bat to regulate to skilled pitching. After putting out in roughly 40% of his plate appearances from 2018-2021 in Arizona, Hilson hit .313/.399/.591 with 16 doubles, six triples, 9 house runs, and 13 stolen bases in 56 video games on the ACL. Hilson was promoted to San Jose late within the season, and he held his personal, hitting .313/.340/.458 with an affordable 15.1% strikeout price. Hilson is barely on the older facet for his degree, turning 22 final August, however he nonetheless has attractive instruments and might be a breakout prospect to observe subsequent season.

FV Grade: 40

36. Carter Aldrete, 1B/2B/3B

A Fifteenth-round pick of Arizona State within the 2019 draft, Carter Aldrete was one of many better-performing hitting prospects within the farm system final yr. The son and nephew of former professional ballplayers (Wealthy and Mike Aldrete), Aldrete has plus energy potential that he started tapping into extra persistently in 2022. Beginning the season at Excessive-A Eugene, he hit 17 doubles and 15 house runs in 74 video games with a .915 OPS earlier than he was promoted to Double-A. Unsurprisingly, although, Aldrete’s numbers regressed at Richmond. He has shocking athleticism for a man his dimension, flashing viability at second and third base earlier than taking to first base properly. He is performed some shortstop, however that is in all probability not within the playing cards for his future. Given his versatility and energy, Aldrete has a great likelihood to be at the very least a big-league bench bat.

FV Grade: 40

37. Spencer Miles, RHP

If Spencer Miles had managed simply strong numbers in faculty, he in all probability would have been a Day 1 choice. Nevertheless, Miles had a profession 6.27 ERA at Missouri and fell to the Giants on the finish of the fourth spherical. Miles was primarily a place participant in highschool, and that athleticism exhibits up on the mound with a clean supply that needs to be simple to repeat.

Regardless of his struggles, Miles has by no means been derailed by walks, posting an affordable 7.1% profession stroll price throughout his time at Mizzou. His fastball sits within the mid-90s and has reached 97, with a slider, changeup, and curveball which have flashed at the very least 50-grade potential, giving him the instruments to be a mid-rotation arm if all of it comes collectively. However he wants to indicate he can do this first.

FV Grade: 40

38. Liam Simon, RHP

Liam Simon has an electrical proper arm able to firing fastballs as much as triple-digits with strong carry and working motion. His mid-80s slider flashed plus with good depth and a few sweep although his high-80s changeup with loads of working motion will be his finest secondary pitch at occasions. Simon has an athletic, repeatable supply and has the arsenal to stay within the rotation, however his extraordinarily wild command (he walked 57 hitters in 62.1 faculty innings) has scouts skeptical he won’t have to maneuver to the pen.

FV Grade: 40

39. Wade Meckler, OF

Wade Meckler was among the finest tales from the SF Giants 2022 draft class, bouncing again from being reduce by Oregon State to change into one of many high senior-sign prospects within the class. Meckler separates himself from the remainder of the farm system’s hitting prospects along with his distinctive strike zone management on account of a mix of excessive in-zone contact price and low chase charges. He makes use of his above-average velocity and wonderful instincts to maximise his athleticism, giving him an opportunity to be a base-stealing menace, an above-average defender in each corners, and a viable centerfielder. What tremendously holds Meckler’s potential again is his lack of energy. Meckler’s exit velocity information is within the Nick Madrigal vary and can pressure him to get probably the most out of his different instruments to stay a prospect. Nevertheless, given how refined the remainder of his recreation is, he has a good shot at changing into a fourth outfielder.

FV Grade: 40

40. Nick Swiney, LHP

Nick Swiney battled inconsistency final season at Excessive-A Eugene, recording a 3.84 ERA in 89 innings (21 appearances). Most concerningly, the 2020 compensatory second-round decide didn’t appear to take any notable steps ahead. His fastball principally sits within the 87-89 mph vary, often crossing the 90 mph threshold. His mid-70s changeup remains to be his finest pitch, flashing plus-plus potential, however his command stays too underdeveloped to maximise its potential. He additionally has a and low-70s curveball that has an opportunity to be an above-average big-league providing. With the shortage of velocity leap, Swiney remains to be finest suited as a junkballer reliever the place his recreation revolves round his off-speed pitches.

FV Grade: 40

41. Alexander Suarez, OF

Alexander Suarez is an athletic younger outfielder who was amongst a bunch of prospects damage by the elimination of short-season ball. Compelled to full-season ball in 2022 after posting an .881 OPS on the complicated the yr prior, Suarez struggled to a mediocre .231/.296/.412 triple-slash at Single-A. Suarez has plus energy potential in his 6’2”-200lbs body, however he’ll in all probability must shift to an outfielder nook defensively. Suarez has an aggressive method and can should be extra selective as he develops, however he did look increasingly snug on the plate because the season went on. He turned 21 in December and will simply repeat the yr at Single-A.

FV Grade: 40

42. Seth Lonsway, LHP

A sixth-round decide in 2021, Seth Lonsway loved a pleasantly shocking first full-season season by displaying improved management of his arsenal. Lonsway was held again by inconsistent command all through his faculty profession at Ohio State, however took some steps ahead as a swingman. In 95.1 innings at Single-A, Lonsway racked up 120 strikeouts (though he walked 51) and posted a 4.06 ERA. He has a low-90s sinker with nice depth and run alongside his signature high-70s curveball, which is able to dominate hitters within the decrease minors. He additionally has a high-80s cutter with strong motion and a changeup. Lonsway’s curveball ought to carry him to the higher minors, however his command might want to proceed enhancing for him to achieve the majors.

FV Grade: 40

Marc’s rankings:
1. Marco Luciano (55)
2. Kyle Harrison
3. Luis Matos (50)
4. Casey Schmitt
5. Aeverson Arteaga (45+)
6. Grant McCray
7. Vaun Brown (45)
8. Carson Whisenhunt
9. Reggie Crawford (40+)
10. Eric Silva
11. Landen Roupp
12. Heliot Ramos
13. Mason Black
14. Thomas Szapucki
15. Keaton Winn
16. Brett Correctly
17. Randy Rodriguez
18. Jairo Pomares
19. Tyler Fitzgerald
20. Trevor McDonald
21. Tristan Beck
22. Blake Sabol
23. R.J. Dabovich
24. Will Wilson (40)
25. Patrick Bailey
26. Carson Seymour
27. Nick Zwack
28. Jose Cruz
29. Ismael Munguia
30. P.J. Hilson
31. Adrian Sugastey
32. Sean Hjelle
33. Erik Miller
34. Carter Aldrete
35. Alexander Suarez
36. William Kempner
37. Spencer Miles
38. Onil Perez
39. Victor Bericoto
40. Nick Swiney
41. Liam Simon
42. Ryan Murphy
43. Cole Waites
44. Mikell Manzano
45. Luis Toribio
46. Joey Marciano
47. Brett Auerbach
48. Wade Meckler
49. Seth Lonsway

Wrenzie’s rankings:
1. Kyle Harrison (55)
2. Marco Luciano
3. Casey Schmitt (50)
4. Grant McCray (45+)
5. Vaun Brown
6. Luis Matos (45)
7. Mason Black (40+)
8. Landen Roupp
9. Aeverson Arteaga
10. Carson Seymour
11. Eric Silva
12. Carson Whisenhunt
13. Trevor McDonald
14. Ryan Murphy
15. Thomas Szapucki
16. Reggie Crawford
17. R.J. Dabovich
18. Cole Waites
19. Heliot Ramos (40)
20. Tristan Beck
21. Tyler Fitzgerald
22. Patrick Bailey
23. Brett Correctly
24. Keaton Winn
25. William Kempner
26. Victor Bericoto
27. Sean Hjelle
28. Jose Cruz
29. Ryan Reckley
30. Erik Miller
31. Nick Zwack
32. Jairo Pomares
33. Adrian Sugastey
34. Wade Meckler
35. Liam Simon
36. Blake Sabol
37. Carter Aldrete
38. Evan Gates
39. Randy Rodriguez
40. Ryan Walker
41. Seth Lonsway
42. Nick Swiney
43. Carson Ragsdale
44. Spencer Miles
45. Will Bednar
46. Javier Francisco
47. P.J. Hilson
48. Alexander Suarez