DrB's 2026 Giants Top 50 Prospects: Midseason Review #11-20

11.  Blade Tidwell RHP:

AAA:  1-3, 4.40, 57.1 IP, 10.20 K/9, 4.24 BB/9.

MLB:  0-0, 3.00, 12 IP, 7.50 K/9, 2.25 BB/9, 1 Save.

Tidwell was called up on April 2 for a reliever role and performed well in 8 appearance and earned a Save.  He was then optioned down to AAA after giving up 2 runs on 4/28 along with a statement that he was going to be stretched out to start.  Given the Giants severe bullpen struggles and Tidwell's mixed results as a SP in AAA it's a bit baffling he has not been recalled.  Stock Stable.

12:  Carson Whisenhunt LHP:

AAA:  5-4, 4.42, 77.1 IP, 9.54 K/9, 4.31 BB/9.

MLB:  2-0, 3.38, 10.2 IP, 5.06 K/9, 5.06 BB/9.

Whiz is noticeably bigger and stronger looking than last season and his FB is up a half-tick.  While his secondary stats in a small MLB sample size are admittedly concerning he held his own in two starts then was immediately sent back down after each one.  Hopefully the trade deadline will open up a rotation slot for him to continue his development at the MLB level in the second half.  Stock Slightly Up.

13.  Drew Gilbert OF:

AAA:  .289/.389/.400, HR, 10.7 BB%, 8.9 K%, 56 PA.

MLB:  .237/.318/.374, 4 HR, 8.8 BB%, 17.1 K%, 216 PA.

Drew Gilbert is a bit of a polarizing player with the fanbase due in no small part to his hyper-"mad puppy" personality and on-field celebrations which sometimes drift into poor taste to put it mildly.  On the surface his stat line is nothing to get excited about but comes with an extreme R-L split with just 1 hit, 1 BB and 1 Sac in 30 PA's against LHP's but a .272 BA against RHP's.  He is also batting .304 so far in July.  While I am not a fan of some of his antics, I like him as a player and see him as a Lenny Dykstra mini-me without the roids.  He may be limited to a platoon or 4'th OF role due to his extreme split. Stock Stable to slightly Up.

14.  Jesus Rodriguez C:

AAA:  .274/.353/.405, 5 HR, 7 SB, 10.9 BB%, 11.3 K%, 221 PA.

MLB:  .238/.304, 405, 2 HR, 1 BB, 6.5 BB%, 10.9 K%, 46 PA.

Rodriguez has an ultra-short, quick swing which produces high contact with some power.  He's still trying to find a position.  The obvious path to the majors is at catcher but he had exchange issues and a scatter arm which makes him a liability at limiting opposing running games.  He's trying to improve that in the minors but he may be more of LF or 1B/DH in the majors which is problematic given the Giants roster construction.  Stock Stable.

15.  Daniel Susac C:

AAA:  .464/.545/.821, 3 HR, 2 SB, 9.1 BB%, 6.1 K%, 33 PA.

MLB:  .262/.310/.330, 5.2 BB%, 23.5 K%, 115 PA.

The AAA line is from a rehab assignment.  Susac is a Rule 5 Draftee who must stay on the active roster all season or be offered back to the A's.  I don't think that will happen as he sports a positive Def for his catching defense.  The bat cooled off after a hot start but he's showing he's too good for AAA in his rehab stint.  Stock Up.

16.  Parks Harber 1B/3B:

AA:  .284/369/.510, 12 HR, 2 SB, 11.7 BB%, 24.5 K%, 298 PA.

There is not much to not like in this stat line.  Parks may be stuck in positional hell as a corner IF but he's also played LF and even 3 games in CF for the Flying Squirrels.  Stock Up(for a terrific batting line at a tough level).

17.  Carlos Gutierrez OF:

A+:  .260/.366/.434, 9 HR, 20 SB, 13.9 BB%, 20.1 K%, 303 PA.  

I saw Gutierrez play last year with A San Jose and thought he had the best all around tools on that team.  His 2025 season ended early due to an injury but he's stayed healthy at the higher level this season.  Batting .343 so far in July so looking for a big second half.  Very nice combination of tools and plate discipline.  Not Rule 5 eligible until Dec. 2027.  Stock Stable.

18.  Dakota Jordan OF:

A+:  .290/.346/.533, 18 HR, 15 SB, 7.9 BB%, 27.9 K%, 355 PA.  

Dakota Jordan is the guy who looks and has the athleticism of a football halfback.  He's pretty much put concerns about the bat to rest.  I was concerned about potential for muscle strains given the body type but he's stayed healthy so far this season with no sign of residual from last year's hammy.  Hit a hard double in the Future's Game and is ticketed for a promotion to AA after the break.  Stock Up!

19.  Argenis Cayama RHP:

A:  3-0, 4.50, 37 IP, 11.43 K/9, 1.95 BB/9, 1.84 GB/FB.  

I did not realize Cayama's K/BB was that good until I just now looked up his stat line on Fangraphs.  I saw him pitch in Ontario.  He was impressive with a sinking mid-90's FB and a sharp slider.  Ran into similar stamina problems as Keyner Martinez in the game I saw but he's two years younger than Martinez.  Looks like he is currently rehabbing in Arizona.  Promising young pitcher.  Stock Stable.

20.  Luis De La Torre LHP:   

A+:  3-6, 5.17, 69.2 IP, 12.01 K/9, 7.11 BB/9.  

Appeared to have a breakout season last year between the ACL and A ball flashing a 3-pitch mix but has struggled with control/command so far at the higher level.  Stock Down.