Giants 2022/2023 Hot Stove League Depth Charts: Left Field

Joc Pederson was the first stringer in 2022.  He's a free agent which leaves the position dramatically understaffed going into the  Hot Stove League.  

Lamonte Wade Jr.- .207/.305/.359, 8 HR, 251 PA.  Frustrating injury plagued season.  The Willie Mac Award winner from 2021 would be a legit LF.  This version, not so much.  Which one is the real LWJ?

Luis Gonzalez- .254/.323/.360, 4 HR, 350 PA.  Tailed off later in the season after a hot start.  More gap than HR power.  Athletic in the field but seems prone to mental mistakes in the field and on the basepaths.

Heliot Ramos- .100/.182/.100, 22 PA.  AAA numbers weren't all that much better in an extremely disappointing season.

Austin Dean- .375/.444/.375, 9 PA.  More of a candidate to get washed out in The Churn than to make the active roster.

Prospects of Note:

AA Tristan Peters- .212/.302/.303, HR, 5 SB, 149 PA.   FZ was able to flip Trevor Rosenthal RHP for this under-the-radar prospect at the trade deadline.  Much better numbers at A+ level before the trade.  Aggressive placement in AA by the Giants.  Still has 2 years before Rule 5 eligible.

AA Armani Smith- .228/.321/.304, 2 HR, 302 PA.  Numbers dropped off after promotion to AA.  Rule 5 eligible.

A+  Vaun Brown(3 levels)- .346/.437/.623, 23 HR, 44 SB, 458 PA.  Listed on AA Richmond roster but only played 1 game there.  Will likely start 2023 in AA.  Drafted as a college senior but seems to bring more than maturity and experience to the table.  Domination of A+ ball in his first full season particularly impressive.

A+  Jared Dupere(3 levels)- .250/.323/.504, 15 HR, 7 SB, 266 PA.  Drafted round 13 in 2021.  Got a late start to 2022 season starting out in June in rookie ball.  Dominated A level then struggled a bit after promotion to A+.

A+  Jairo Pomares- .254/.330/.438, 14 HR, 386 PA.  Oldest and least athletic of the "big 3" international signings from the 2018 period.  Not sure if Rule 5 eligible since he did not appear in games until 2019, but probably.

A+ Carter Williams(2 levels)- .336/.406, .525, 11 HR, 8 SB, 342 PA.  Signed as an UDFA in 2020.  Not getting any attention as a prospect but quietly put up very nice numbers in 2022.  Has another year before Rule 5 eligible.  

A  P. J. Hilson(2 levels)- .309/.384/.561, 11 HR, 15 SB, 255 PA.  Toolsy but raw prospect who finally found some traction in his 5'th pro season.  Now Rule 5 eligible(have I ever said how much I hate the Rule 5 Draft?).

A  Wade Meckler(2 levels)- .367/.500/.544, HR, 2 SB, 100 PA.  8'th round draft pick out of Oregon St in 2022.  Should be ready for A+ ball next spring.  More of a contact/gap power hitter than HR power.

With Pederson a free agent, LF is a clear opportunity for upgrade in the Hot Stove League.