Down on the Farm: DrB's 2011 Giants Top 50 Prospects- #26 Jose Valdez

#26 Jose Valdez, RHP. BD: 8/1/1988. 6"7", 250 lbs. B-R, T-R.

Low A: 4-3, 3.30, 60 IP, 37 BB, 68 K's, GO/AO= 1.61.

Jose Valdez has been in the organization since 2006 when he was listed as 6'7" and something like 170 lbs and was a wild 17 year old in the AZL. He's obviously filled out his frame since then. He also missed the entire 2008 season with TJ surgery, so 2010 was his first full season since going under the knife.

I haven't read any recent scouting reports. BA listed him as a top 20 prospect in the AZL and reported a mid 90's fastball with sink and run with very raw secondary stuff. Last year, he just kept getting stronger and stronger as the season went along finishing with a 1.62 ERA over his last 10 appearances. I expect him to be working out of SJ's bullpen in 2011. He is always a threat to have a breakout season and rocket up the system a la Dan Runzler in 2009.

If you are interested, go to google.com, click on images and search for Jose Valdez Giants. You'll find a couple of pics. What an awesome physical presence!