Down on the Farm: 7/14/2026

We didn't post a Down on the Farm yesterday.  Full season leagues are all off until Friday.  The ACL game was suspended in the second inning and there was NTSH for the DSL games.  

ACL:  Giants outscored the Rangers 11-7.

Josuar Gonzalez SS- 2 for 5, SF.  BA= .363.

Luis Hernandez 3B- 1 for 4, 2B, 2 BB.  BA= .291.  

Fernando Gonzalez C- 2 for 3, 2B, HR(1), HBP.  BA= .667.

Anthony Marquez 2B- 3 for 4, 2B, BB.  BA= .261.

Evan Estevez 1B- 2 for 5.  BA= .256.

Carlos Concepcion RF- 3 for 4, 2B, BB.  BA= .241.

Argenis Cayama RHP- 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K.  ERA= 3.00.

Logan Martin RHP- 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 0.87.

DSL:  Giants Black destroyed Blue Jays Blue 11-3.

Djean Macares CF- 2 for 4, 2 BB, SB(13).  BA= .248.

Franco Willias DH- 4 for 5, BB, SB(14).  BA= .336.

Dennys Riera 3B- 1 for 3, 2B, 2 BB. BA= .323.

Edwin Reynoso LHP- 2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K's.  ERA= 4.20.

Delvis Heredia RHP- 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 7.43.

DSL:  Braves shut out Giants Orange 1-0(7 innings).

NTSH.

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.

DrB's 2026 Giants Top 50 Prospects: Midseason Review #1-10

Since we have a major break in baseball action to report on with both the major leagues and the full season minor leagues shut down for the All-Star Break until Friday, we have some time to check in on how our Top 50 preseason prospects are faring.  As in the past, we'll assign them a Stock Up, Stock Down or Stock Stable after reviewing their first half stat lines.  

1.  Bryce Eldridge 1B/DH:  

AAA:  .333/.445/.518, 5 HR, 14.6 BB%, 29.9 K%, 137 PA.

MLB:  .271/.364/.468, 8 HR, 12.9 BB%, 24.4 K%, 217 PA.  

Giants fans have become conditioned to expect the worst when a highly touted prospect is promoted to the MLB team.  Eldridge's strikeout rate of 30% in AAA did not assuage many fears but the kid has done just fine, making adjustments each time it looks like the league figures out his weak spot.  First it was a steady diet of breaking balls, then fastballs on the hands.  He just pulled his arms in and launched that sucker into McCovey Cove.  Officially graduated so won't be on next season's list.  Stock Way Up!

2.  Josuar Gonzalez SS:  

ACL:  .360/.479/.533, HR, 7 SB, 18.1 BB%, 22.3 K%, 94 PA.

Slowed by a nagging hamstring injury most of the season, Gonzalez has great numbers when he's played after a promotion to the ACL which is often a tough jump for Dominican Dandies.  Stock Up.

3.  Luis Hernandez SS:

ACL:  .292/.370/.536, 6 HR, 5 SB, 9.9 BB%, 18.2 K%, 192 PA.

Assigned to the ACL as a 17 yo in his first pro season, Hernandez started out blazing hot but has cooled off considerably in the last month.  Still very impressive numbers at a level above his age, especially the power.  Stock Up.

4.  Bo Davidson OF:

AA:  .277/.340/.521, 19 HR, 14 SB, 8.9 BB%, 23.5 K%, 315 PA.

The AA Eastern League has been the place where Giants hitting prospects hit the wall.  Davidson got off to a slow start but then caught fire in June and hit 13 HR's with a .300+ BA since.  Giants announced he is getting a promotion to AAA after the All-Star Break.  A bit of caution for a severe L-R split.  Stock  Up!

5.  Jhonny Level SS:

A:  .325/.392/.576, 14 2B, 2 3B, 10 HR, 11 SB, 7.8 BB%, 16.6 K%, 217 PA.

A+:  .302/.342/.456, 17 2B, 2 HR, 6 SB, 3.8 BB%, 17.1 K%, 158 PA.

Level dominated the A Cal League and moved up to A+.  It looks like he's had to speed up his bat at the higher level and some of the HR's turned into doubles.  Still very impressive for a 19 yo.  Based on my in-person scouting report, he looks more like a 2B than a SS.  Stock Up.

6.  Gavin Kilen SS/2B:  

A+:  .282/.350/.462, 27 2B, 3B, 9 HR, 9.2 BB%, 13.8 K%, 349 PA.  

I have to say I was a bit surprised at how strong this line is.  It's exactly what you would expect for his college profile and it's exactly what the Giants drafted him to do. He played both SS and 2B but mostly SS.  I still think he projects more as a 2B.  Stock Stable.

7.  Keyner Martinez RHP:

A:  3-3, 4.50, 60 IP, 14.40 K/9, 5.40 BB/9.  

Overall numbers a little disappointing but the K rate shows the potential.  His pattern has been to come out blazing but runs into trouble the second time through the lineup and seems to struggle with pitching out of the stretch.  In my looks the FB ran 95-98 MPH with a sharp slider he uses to get K's.  I still believe in the ceiling but we may be looking at more of a reliever profile. Stock Down.

8.  Jacob Bresnahan LHP:

A+:  2-2, 3.02, 59.2 IP, 10.41 K/9, 4.22 BB/9.  

More steady than dominating but allowed just 1 run in 12.1 IP in two starts in July so far, so may be turning on the afterburners for the second half.  Stock Stable.

9.  Trevor McDonald RHP:  

AAA:  1-1, 5.40, 15 IP, 7.20 K/9, 9.00 BB/9, 4.40 GB/FB.

MLB:  3-7, 5.02, 66.2 IP, 7.33 K/9, 2.85 BB/9, 2.33 GB/FB, 4.05 FIP, 3.89 xERA

Runs hot and cold but has been able to bounce back after a couple of disaster starts.  As you can see from his advanced stats some of his struggles have been bad luck.  Should be OK as long as he keeps the ball on the ground and his walk rate under 3/9.  Stock Stable.  

10.  Carson Seymour RHP:  

AAA:  5-2, 4.01, 67.1 IP, 8.02 K/9, 3.88 BB/9, 2.38 GB/FB, 13.3 HR/FB, 

MLB:  0-0, 14.54, 4.1 IP, 4.15 K/9, 4.15 BB/9, 0.88 GB/FB, 12.5 HR/FB.

Extremely small sample at MLB level but continues to struggle with gofer balls at the higher level due almost entirely to not keeping the ball on the ground as he has in the minor leagues.  Maybe running out of chances with the Giants.  Stock Down.

Down on the Farm: 7/12/2026

 AAA:  Salt Lake City Bees outscored the Sacramento River Cats 11-8.

Turner Hill CF- 2 for 5, 2B.  BA= .326.

Daniel Susac C- 2 for 5, 2B, SB(2).  BA= .464.

Scott Bandura LF- 0 for 2, 3 BB, SB(9).  BA= .262.

Jake Holton 1B- 2 for 4, BB.  BA= .218.

Dayson Croes 3B- 4 for 4, 2 2B.  BA= .250.

Aeverson Arteaga SS- 3 for 5.  BA= .252.

Eric Cerantola RHP- 0.1 IP, 0 H, 5 R, 5 BB, 0 K.  ERA= 33.75.

Marques Johnson RHP- 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 5.34.

Michael Fulmer RHP- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K.  ERA= 3.47.

Gotta think Susac will be back after the break.  Not sure if Cerantola was being tried as a starter or opener, but it didn't go well.

AA:  Richmond Flying Squirrels defeated the Altoona Curve 5-3.

Bo Davidson DH- 2 for 5, 2B.  BA= .277.

Parks Harber 3B- 2 for 4, 2B, BB, SB(2).  BA= .284.  

Jean Carlos Sio CF- 2 for 4, HR(8).  BA= .232.

Diego Velasquez LF- 2 for 4, 2B, SB(18).  BA= .291.

Trystan Vrieling RHP- 6 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 4 K's.  ERA= 4.04.

Cristian Alvarado RHP- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's, Save(4).  ERA= 0.00.

I read that Bo Davidson is ticketed for a promotion to AAA this week.  I don't recall seeing LF  or any other OF position after Velasquez' name in boxscores before.  Trystan Vrieling allowed a total of 3 runs in 17 IP over his last 3 starts.  Recent addition Alvarado has impressed out of the bullpen.

A+:  Eugene Emeralds smacked the Spokane Indians 9-5.

Jhonny Level SS- 2 for 3, BB, SB(6).  BA= .302.

Carlos Gutierrez LF- 1 for 3, BB, SB(20).  BA= .260.

Lisbel Diaz RF- 2 for 4, 2 HR(14).  BA= .263.

Zander Darby 2B- 2 for 4, 2B, HR(7).  BA= .260.

Jakob Christian DH- 2 for 4.  BA= .250.

Onil Perez C- 2 for 4.  BA= .225.

Luis De La Torre LHP- 5.1 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 4 BB, 9 K's.  ERA= 5.17.

Ubert Mejias RHP- 2.2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 4 K's.  ERA= 8.44.

Ryan Slater RHP- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K.  ERA= 4.34.

Lisbel Diaz is 9 for 24 with 4 HR since his brief sojourn in San Jose.  Jhonny Level continues to thrive in A+ ball.  Would the Giant push him to AA before the end of the season?

A:  San Jose Giants crushed the Visalia Rawhide 12-5.

Lorenzo Meola SS- 2 for 4, 2B, 2 BB.  BA= .256.

Jeremiah Jenkins 1B- 3 for 6, 2B, HR(13).  BA= .261.

Yosneiker Rivas 2B- 2 for 5, 2B. BA= .289.

Oliver Tejada RF- 4 for 5, 2B, SB(2).  BA= .250.

Nate Nabholz RHP- 3 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 2.84.

Samir Chires RHP- 2.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K.  ERA= 0.00.

Short Season leagues were idle as usual on Sundays.

Game Wrap 7/12/2026: Giants 3 Rockies 1

Trevor McDonald had a bounce-back start allowing one run in 7 IP and the lineup finally broke through with the go-ahead and an an insurance run in the 8'th inning to finish the official first half on a high note.  Key Lines:

Heliot Ramos LF- 2 for 4.  BA= .275.  Heliot punched a couple of oppo-field singles in his first two AB's but his teammates weren't able to bring him around to score.  

Rafael Devers 1B- 0 for 3, BB, R.  BA= .249.  Devers led off the bottom of the 8'th inning with a walk.  He took 3B on Eldridge's one-out single.  Tony Vitello then made the key move of the game by sending Grant McCray in to run for Eldridge.  McCray stole 2B drawing a wild throw from Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman which allowed Devers to score.  McCray then scored on Willy Adames single for an insurance run.  

Willy Adames SS- 3 for 4, RBI.  BA= .230.  Adames finishes the official first half with a 3-hit game.

Drew Cavanaugh C- 0 for 2, 2 BB.  BA= .219.  Cavanaugh may go back to AAA after the All-Star Break.  He hasn't hit much but has impressed with plate discipline and an OBP of .324 despite the low BA.

Trevor McDonald RHP- 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 4 K, 10/4 GO/AO.  ERA= 5.02.  It's important for young pitchers to shake off bad starts.  It didn't look good when Jake McCarthy led off the game with an inside-the-park HR off the wall in the deepest part of Triples Alley but McDonald settled down and didn't allow another run over 7 innings.  

Eric Miller LHP- 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 3.29.  It was a Win rather than a Save because the Giants scored the go-ahead run after Miller got the last out of the 8'th inning.  But is multi-inning appearances by the pitcher who finishes the game the new bullpen management?  We'll watch that after the break.  

The Giants get the next 4 days off for the All-Star break.  I'll try to put a Top 50 Prospects update together and maybe a 2025 draft review.  I stopped paying any attention to the All-Star game a long time ago.

2026 Giants Draft Review: Rounds 5-20

 After completing a near tour-de-force on Day 1 of the 2026 draft, what did the Giants have in store for Day 2?  Let's break it down:

Round 5 #150:  Luke Nixon 2B, College.  DOB:  10/1/2004.  B-L, T-R, 5' 10", 165 lbs.  

2024(NC State):  .238/.394/.349, 4 HR, 14 SB, 34 BB, 34 K, 224 PA.

2025(NC State):  .295/.386/.459, 5 HR, 14 SB, 21 BB, 37 K, 254 PA.

2025(CCBL):  .161/.266/.268, HR, 2 SB, 6 BB, 15 K, 64 PA.

2026(NC State):  .367/.452/.595, 9 HR, 11 SB, 31 BB, 36 K, 257 PA.  

Pedigree was the watchword of this year's Giants draft.  Young Luke is the son of former MLB'er Trot Nixon.  A bit undersized.  Strong hit tool but short on power.  Similar profile to Luis Arraez, Nate Furman and Dayson Croes.  The problem with these guys is their defensive options are so limited they often get passed over for better athletes moving over from other positions.  

Round 6 #179:  Eric Nachtsheim RHP, College.  DOB:  3/28/2004.  6' 4", 235 lbs.  

2025(McNeese St.):  2-0, 3.66, 19.2 IP, 5 BB, 21 K, 1 Save.

2026(McNeese St.):  8-4, 3.39, 93 IP, 21 BB, 129 K, 3 Saves.

Considered one of the top college senior prospects in the country.  Led NCAA D1 with 98 K's with the fastball.  Per MLB scouting report the FB parks at 92-94 MPH and peaks at 97.  Throws the FB 75% of his pitches.  Secondary stuff needs a lot of work.  Swingman in college but probably projects more as a reliever in the pros.  Ceiling depends on development of secondary pitches.

Round 7 #208:  Beau Bryans LHP, College.  DOB:  10/14/2003.  6' 0 ", 200 lbs. 

2024(CCBL):  2-0, 3.00, 15 IP, 6 BB, 14 K.

2025(Alabama):  1-0, 10.00, 9 IP, 15 BB, 12 K

2026(Jacksonville St):  7-1, 3.66, 66.1 IP, 43 BB, 78 K.

MLB listed him as a draft sleeper.  Reports his FB reaches 98 MPH with a 91 MPH slider.  Projects as a lefty reliever and needs to improve on his walk rates.

Round 8 #238:  Cody Brasch RHP, College.  DOB:  1/20/2004.  6' 3", 205 lbs. 

2026(LA-Lafayette): 6-3, 2.77, 74.2 IP, 21 BB, 82 K, 6 Saves.

College swingman.  Three pitch mix with mid-90's FB.  

Round 9 #268:  Mike Mancini 2B, College.  DOB:  8/24/2003.  B-L, T-R, 5' 11", 180 lbs.

2023(James Madison): .284/.413/.388, 2 HR, 11 SB, 43 BB, 46 K, 253 PA.

2023(Appy):  .318/.438/.424, HR, 24 SB, 24 BB, 22 K, 161 PA.

2024(James Madison):  .329/.419/.586, 15 HR, 29 SB, 34 BB, 55 K, 286 PA.

2024(CCBL):  .230/.310/.380, HR, 2 SB, 10 BB, 32 K, 114 PA.

2025(Vanderbilt):  .269/.398/.393, 4 HR, 18 SB, 28 BB, 43 K, 182 PA.

2026(Vanderbilt):  .305/.433/.595, 15 HR, 20 K, 43 BB, 52 K, 254 PA.

Versatile defender who can play multiple positions.  Selective hitter who draws a lot of walks but that also tends to raise his K rate which was a tad over 20% in college.

Round 10 #298:  Ian Korn RHP, College.  DOB:  6/20/2003.  6' 0", 205 lbs. 

2025(Seton Hall):  11-2, 1.81, 84.1 IP, 17 BB, 83 K.

2026(West Virginia):  6-1, 3.39, 79.2 IP, 13 BB, 70 K.

Round 11 #328:  Charlie Bussey III, OF, College.  DOB:  12/15/2003.  B-R, T-R, 6' 2", 205 lbs. 

2023(Francis Marion D2):  .259/.425/.367, 3 HR, 8 SB, 34 BB, 31 K, 199 PA.

2025(Francis Marion D2):  .437/.545/.721, 11 HR, 15 SB, 38 BB, 33 K, 242 PA.

2025(COPL):  .336/.490/.470, 4 HR, 23 SB, 37 BB, 23 K, 200 PA.

2026(Francis Marion D2):  .489/.604/866, 21 HR, 40 SB, 57 BB, 25 K, 308 PA.

2026(CCBL):  .222/.462, 259, 6 SB, 9 BB, 7 K, 39 PA. 

D2 Player of the Year with "video game" numbers.  Strength of competition is a big question so we'll have to wait for him to play pro games to see if he's for real.

Round 12 #358:  Josiah Kemp OF, HS.  DOB:  9/28/2007.  B-R, T- R.  6' 1", 185 lbs.  

Another pedigree kid.  Nephew of Matt Kemp.  PG scouting summary:  Long and athletic outfielder with huge projection, bouncy fast twitch athlete with CF tools. Outstanding at PG 16U World Series, PG underclass AA games.  He's an outstanding student committed to Oklahoma.  Giants will likely need to go considerably over slot to sign him.

Round 13 #388:  Colin Fisher LHP, College.  DOB:  9/21/2004.  6' 3", 225 lbs.  

2024(Arkansas):  6-1, 2.67, 27 IP, 8 BB, 27 K.

2025(Arkansas):  3-0, 4.62, 25.1 IP, 12 BB, 31 K.

2025(CCBL):  1-1, 6.11, 17.2 IP, 11 BB, 21 K.

2026(Arkansas):  4-7, 5.59, 56.1 IP, 17 BB, 58 K.

2026(CCBL):  1-1, 4.60, 15.2 IP, 6 BB, 9 K.

Good size for a lefty.  No scouting report other than review of stat lines available.

Round 14 #418:  Alex Solis RHP, College.  DOB:  12/3/2004.  6' 1", 190 lbs.  

2024(Houston):  1-2, 8.74, 22.2 IP, 13 BB, 29 K.

2025(Houston):  2-2, 5.23, 32.2 IP, 20 BB, 36 K.

2026(Houston):  3-2, 5.50, 37.2 IP, 11 BB, 37 K.

College reliever who will likely follow the reliever track in the pros.

Round 15 #448:  Drew Smith 3B, College.  DOB:  6/17/2003.  B-R, T-R.  6' 2", 201 lbs.

2023(Oregon):  .365/.430/.552, 3 HR, 6 SB, 8 BB, 20 K, 107 PA.

2023(CACL):  .213/.319/.319, 8 SB, 9 BB, 29 K, 113 PA.

2024(Oregon):  .314/.422/.451, 4 HR, 5 SB, 29 BB, 61 K, 245 PA.

2025(Oregon):  .313/.423/.487, 5 HR, 6 SB, 23 BB, 25 K, 144 PA.

2026(Oregon):  .342/.425/.622, 16 HR, 5 SB, 30 BB, 68 K, 272 PA.

College senior with good numbers in a major college conference.  Reportedly a versatile defender who can play multiple positions.

Round 16 #478:  Dalton Wentz 3B, College.  DOB:  7/28/2005.  B-S, T-R.  6' 2", 215 lbs.  

2024(West Virginia):  .275/.457/.392, 17 BB, 20 K, 70 PA.

2025(Wake Forest):  .316/.393/.566, 13 HR, 26 BB, 66 K, 245 PA.

2025(CCBL):  .283/.364/.408, 3 HR, 6 SB, 17 BB, 45 K, 140 PA.

2026(Wake Forest):  .306/.414/.629, 18 HR, 42 BB, 63 K, 278 PA.

Sophomore-eligible so may require an over-slot bonus.  Switch-hitter with power from both sides of the plate.  Struggles with breaking balls and off-speed pitches.  Will need to improve pitch recognition and plate discipline to find success in the pros.

Round 17 #508:  Tanner Mally OF, College.  DOB:  8/18/2004.  B-R, T-R.  6' 0", 185 lbs.

2024(GRCL):  .359/.469/.462, 12 SB, 19 BB, 8 K, 145 PA.

2025(Western Michigan): .356/.444/.439, 16 SB, 13 BB, 33 K, 240 PA.

2025(COPL):  .316/.446/.393, 2 HR, 13 SB, 14 BB, 8 K, 148 PA.

2026(Western Michigan):  .446/.554/.528, 19 SB, 24 BB, 13 K, 243 PA.

D1 batting champion and second in OBP.  Elite contact skills and some speed but hit 0 HR's in 3 college seasons.

Round 18 #538:  Ryder Brooks LHP, College.  DOB:  3/30/2004.  6' 3", 200 lbs.

2024(UCI):  2-1, 5.30, 35.2 IP, 12 BB, 32 K.

2025(UCI):  7-3, 5.09, 69 IP, 31 BB, 72 K.

2025(CCBL):  1-1, 4.00, 9 IP, 7 BB, 12 K, 1 Save.

2026(UCI):  2-3, 4.86, 33.1 IP, 11 BB, 41 K, 2 Saves.

College reliever with mixed results. No current scouting report.

Round 19 #568:  Mikey Bell 3B, College.  DOB:  2/20/2004.  B-R, T-R.  6' 2", 200 lbs.

2025(Gonzaga):  .360/.440/.616, 11 HR, 5 SB, 24 BB, 48 K, 235 PA.

2025(NWDS):  .355/.453/.484, 3 HR, 4 SB, 20 BB, 13 K, 150 PA.

2026(Gonzaga):  .378/.454/1.059, 9 HR, 4 SB, 27 BB, 37 K, 262 PA.

WCC Player of the Year.  Entered transfer portal to Georgia for his senior year so may not be signable.

Round 20 #598.  JP Robertson RHP, College.  DOB:  1/17/2004.  6' 0", 190 lbs.

2025(NWDS):  2-1, 2.63, 48 IP, 26 BB, 59 K.

2026(Mississippi):  5-2, 4.34, 37.1 IP, 21 BB, 49 K, 1 Save.

College reliever whose FB reportedly reaches triple digits.  Redshirt sophomore at Ole Miss so may want to go back to school.

My snap grade for this draft is B+.  I really like the emphasis on pitching but pitching tends to be an inherently lower ROI than hitting in the draft.  The backbone of the draft is the 3 high-ceiling pitchers, Flora, Bolemon and Waechter.  The Giants have a good track record developing HS pitchers so I don't think TINSTAPP is a major factor here.  Peyton Bonds and Josiah Kemp are a couple of legacy lottery tickets.  The rest of the draft is mostly below-slot plays to help sign the HS kids.  The organization will be happy if one or two of them make it to the majors in even a limited role.

Down on the Farm: 7/11/2026

 AAA:  Sacramento River Cats crushed the Salt Lake City Bees 9-2.

Nate Furman 2B- 2 for 4, BB, 2 SB(16).  BA= .283.

Turner Hill RF- 3 for 5, 2B, 2 SB(18).  BA= .325.

Scott Bandura CF- 1 for 3, 2 BB, 2 SB(8).  BA= .265.

Matt Wilkinson LHP- 4 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K's.  ERA= 3.93.

Joe Whitman LHP- 1.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 1 K.  ERA= 4.26.

Reiver Sanmartin LHP- 1.1 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K.  ERA= 4.82.

Juan Sanchez LHP- 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K.  ERA= 8.16.

Lefties galore!  Looks like Joe Whitman is suddenly a reliever?  Considering the environment, Tugboat Wilkinson is doing well.

AA:  Altoona Curve defeated the Richmond Flying Squirrels 5-1.

Bo Davidson CF- 3 for 5, 2 2B.  BA= .274.

Maui Ahuna SS- 3 for 4, 2B.  BA= .215.

Ryan Vanderhei RHP- 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K's.  ERA= 4.38.

Dylan Hecht RHP- 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 9.37.

A+:  Spokane Indians outlasted the Eugene Emeralds 7-6(10 innings).

Trevor Cohen CF- 2 for 5, 2B.  BA= .299.

Jancel Villaroel C- 2 for 4, BB.  BA= .310.

Walker Martin 3B- 1 for 4, HR(11).  BA= .223.

Jakob Christian 1B- 2 for 4, HR(7).  BA= .244.

Mauricio Estrella RHP- 2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 2.25.

Cole Hillier RHP- 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 5.94.

A:  Visalia Rawhide edged out the San Jose Giants 2-1.

Isaiah Barkett 2B- 2 for 4, BB, SB(18).  BA= .333.

Lorenzo Meola SS- 1 for 3, BB, 2 SB(11).  BA= .253.

Ricardo Estrada LHP- 6 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K's.  ERa= 3.92.

Cooper McGrath RHP- 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 7.75.

McGrath is a big kid you want to succeed. He's gradually improved his performances over the course of the season.  

ACL:  Angels beat the Giants 4-2.

Evan Estevez RF(18 yo)- 2 for 4, 3B.  BA= .252.  

Kendry Castro RHP(19 yo)- 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 0.00.

Leandro Rodriguez LHP(20 yo)- 4.1 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 6 K's.  ERA= 4.57.

DSL:  Mets Orange outscored Giants Black 10-6.

Nothing to see here.  Giants Black scored 5 of their 6 runs in the 9'th inning.

DSL:  Giants Orange crushed Pirates Black 7-1(7 innings).

Albert Jimenez DH(19 yo)- 1 for 2, HR(8), 2 BB.  BA= .337.