DrB's 2016 Giants Top 50 Prospects: Dominican Dandies

I am more excited about this year's crop of DSL graduates than I can recall.  It's a really deep list with a lot of upside.

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Manuel Geraldo, SS/2B.  B-S, T-R.  DOB:  9/23/1996.  6'1", 170 lbs.

.328/.383/.431, 11 2B, 4 3B, 3 HR, 18 SB, 21 BB, 45 K, 274 AB.

For some reason, Geraldo's stats don't come up on Fangraphs, so I don't have the BB and K percentages, but they are approximately 6.8 and 15 respectively.  Geraldo had a strong second half in his age 17 season on 2014 which I thought would be enough to get him to Arizona.  The Giants chose to have him repeat the DSL and he stayed hot all season.  He's definitely be in the States this year, most likely in extended spring training then the AZL.  Tremendous MI prospect, IMO.

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Victor Concepcion, RHP.  DOB:  11/23/1996.  6'0", 170 lbs.

6-0, 0.42, 43 IP, 9.42 K/9, 1.47 BB/9, GO/AO= 0.79.

Another kid who was probably ready for Arizona in 2015, but was held back, probably to gain strength.  Excited to see him in Arizona in 2016.

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Sandro Cabrera, LHP.  DOB:  6/22/1995.  6'2", 175 lbs.

6-2, 2.32, 77.2 IP, 9.97 K/9, 3.01 BB/9, GO/AO= 1.33.

Fairly tall, thin LHP who looks like he can fill out his frame.  A bit older when he signed.  He was in Arizona for instructionals, so I think we will see him in the AZL this year.

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Melvin Adon, RHP.  DOB:  6/9/1994.  6'3", 195 lbs.

4-0, 2.48, 69 IP, 7.04 K/9, 2.74 BB/9, GO/AO= 1.48.

Another older signee who was in Arizona for instructionals.  Seems to have a high ceiling despite being older for his level.

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Francisco Medina, 3B.  B-R, T-R.  DOB:  3/20/1998.  6'1", 165 lbs.

.243/.307/.385, 7 HR, 5.0 BB%, 23.1 K%, 238 PA.

I don't recall any Giants prospect hitting as many as 7 dingers in the DSL before.  Young enough that the Giants might keep him down there for another season to work on his plate discipline and contact.

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Sandro Fabian, OF.  B-R, T-R.  DOB:  3/6/1998.  6'1", 180 lbs.

.269/.348/.364, 3 HR, 2 SB, 5.2 BB%, 16.4 K%, 286 PA.

Strong season for a 17 yo.  He might repeat the DSL while he gains strength.

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Mecky Coronado, C/DH/OF.  B-R, T-R.  DOB:  12/13/1996.  6'0", 180 lbs.

.340/.398/.440, 13 2B, 2 HR, 8.3 BB%, 13.4 K%, 216 PA.

No question this kid has the hit tool.  He just needs to find a place to play in the field.  We should see him in Arizona in 2016.

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Jesus Tona, C.  B-R, T-R.  DOB:  3/30/1996.  5'10", 170 lbs.

.313/.450/.500, 3 HR, 4 SB, 18.3 BB%, 14.6 K%, 82 PA's.

A bit older than your ideal DSL prospect, but so was Miguel Gomez.  Gotta love those numbers.  Will he come to the States or will the Giants want him to get more PA's in the DSL?

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Beicker Mendoza, OF.  B-R, T-R.  DOB:  2/14/1998.  6'2", 185 lbs.

.300/.354/.383, 10 2B, HR, 4 SB, 6.1 BB%, 19.2 K%, 198 PA.

Came on strong in the second half of 2015.  Like the size.  Not sure if he'll graduate to Arizona.

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Jose Patino, OF.  B-S, T-R.  DOB:  12/11/1997.  6'0", 160 lbs.

.249/.324/.282, 6 2B, 19 SB, 7.2 BB%, 20.7 K%, 208 PA.

Speedy CF type.  Giants have tended to take things slower with DSL graduations of late and with some success.  I'll guess Patino stays put for 2016.

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Jose Rivero, SS.  B-L, T-R.  DOB:  4/30/1998.  5'11", 158 lbs.

.204/.299/.263, 6 SB, 11.5 BB%, 21.7 K%, 157 PA.

Promising looking SS prospect.  Probably needs another year of seasoning in the DSL.

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Brayan De Pena, OF/1B.  B-L, T-L.  DOB:  11/19/1997.  6'4", 195 lbs.

.185/.267/.278, 8.3 BB%, 36.7 K%, 60 PA.

Tremendous power potential.  Will probably end up at 1B sooner than later.  Would clearly benefit from more PT in the DSL before exposing him to the rigors of stateside play.

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Hengerber Medina, RHP.  DOB:  10/12/1994.  5'11", 160 lbs.

3-3, 1.49, 36.1 IP, 12.63 K/9, 3.72 BB/9, GO/AO= 1.13.

Converted SS whose bat turned into cooked spaghetti noodles.  Sparkling numbers as a reliever.  This guy has to make it for his name if nothing else.  I am very much hoping to see him in the AZL boxscores this year.

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Juan Rodriguez, OF.  B-R, T-R.  DOB:  8/29/1994.  6'0", 175 lbs.

.363/.397/.512, 17 2B, 3 3B, 3 HR, 19 SB, 5.7 BB%, 9.6 K%, 229 PA.

Another older prospect who put up tremendous numbers.  In the old days, you could write these guys off, but more recently we've seen a few come to the States and do well.  Bring him up!

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Luis Amaya, LHP.  DOB:  8/26/1998.  5'11", 160 lbs.

4-1, 1.77, 45.2 IP, 9.85 K/9, 4.73 BB/9, GO/AO= 1.05, 6 Saves.

Amaya's DOB is in that sweet spot that enabled him to play all of last season at age 16.  The Giants limited his IP by keeping him in the bullpen and he put up great numbers.  I'll guess the Giants take is slow with him and keep him in the DSL for 2016 at age 17, possibly moving him into a SP role.