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.

Game Wrap 7/11/2026: Giants 4 Rockies 2

Tyler Mahle overcame a balk-run in the third inning, which led to Tony Vitello getting ejected from the game, to pitch a Quality Start and Casey Schmitt supplied the pop with a 3-run homer.  Key Lines:  

Luis Arraez 2B- 2 for 4, R.  BA= .332.  Third multi-hit game in a row for Arraez.  Otto Lopez' BA slipped by .002 so Arraez now trails him by .007 in the NL and MLB batting races.

Casey Schmitt 3B- 1 for 4, HR(19), R, 3 RBI.  BA= .280.  Schmitt is tied with Devers for the Giants HR lead.  

Bryce Eldridge DH- 1 for 3, 2B, R.  BA= .270.  Eldridge keeps hanging in there.  He teamed up with Jesus Rodriguez C(.238) with B2B doubles to create the Giants first run of the game in the 5'th inning.  

Tyler Mahle RHP- 7 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 4 K's, 8/3 GO/AO.  ERA= 5.31. This was Mahle's best and longest start since April 22.  Hopefully just in time to goose his trade value.

J. T. Brubaker RHP- 2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 2 K's, Save(1).  ERA= 2.87.  This is moving in the wrong direction.  I can see moving Brubaker into a starting role but he does not have Closer stuff.  

Trevor McDonald RHP tries for a series win today against Michael Lorenzen RHP who comes in with an ERA of 6.46.

2026 Giants Draft Review: Rounds 1-4

Hey team!  I was going to post a draft preview this morning but ran out of time.  There was plenty of intrigue to speculate about going into the draft but it turned out to be very little drama and unfolded almost entirely according to best player available for most teams.  I was going to headline the preview with something along the lines of Will Roch Fall? or Will Roch Float?  While Buster Posey may have had designs on using his Bonus Pool war chest to make Roch Cholowsky and offer he couldn't refuse and the first three teams would not meet, that effort seemed to lose steam as the draft approach and Roch emerged as the consensus #1 among draft experts and that is exactly what happened.  Grady Emerson SS, the consensus #1 HS prospect went #2 as widely expected and Vahn Lackey C, the ultra-athletic catcher from. Georgia Tech went to the Twins at #3.  

That brings us to the Giants pick at #4.  After months of Jacob Lombard HS SS assigned to the Giants in mock drafts the more obvious pick, Jackson Flora College RHP emerged as the likely pick late in the cycle and that is who they took.   The rest of the first round stuck pretty close to script and as anticipated, the Giants nabbed a high-ceiling HS arm at #29 overall with the Competitive Balance pick they got from the Guardians in the Patrick Bailey trade.  So with that introduction, here is a breakdown of the Giants first four rounds:

Round 1 #4:  Jackson Flora RHP, College(UCSB).  DOB:  05/25/2005.  6' 5", 205 lbs.  

2024(USCB):  3-2, 3.83, 47 IP, 25 BB, 40 K.

2024(West Coast League):  1-0, 0.69, 13 IP, 4 BB, 9 K.

2025(UCSB):  6-3, 3.60, 75 IP, 17 BB, 86 K.

2026(UCSB):  12-0, 1.06, 102 IP, 32 BB, 133 K. 

Jackson Flora is a prototypical college ace pitcher who still has physical upside.  He sports a high-90's fastball that regularly hits triple digits as well as a nearly complete arsenal of secondary pitches including a sweeper and more traditional down-breaking slider and added a "kick" change this year that gives him a weapon against lefty batters.  Once Cameron Flukey RHP from Coastal Carolina went down with a rib injury, Flora quickly separated himself from the pitching field and formed a tier of his own.  With the standard caveat of barring injury, he should move quickly through the minors and establish himself as an elite MLB starting pitcher, something the Giants desperately need.  The only other player who made sense for this pick was Jacob Lombard SS HS.  I agree with Mark DeRosa that Lombard has the highest ceiling in the entire draft but he also has some strikeout concerns that give him some bust potential.  He ultimately went to the Marlins at #14 and they may end up with the steal in the draft but given the Giants needs and the plethora of high-ceiling shortstop prospects they already have in their system, Flora was the right pick.

Round 1 #29(Competitive Balance from Guardians):  Carson Bolemon LHP, HS.  DOB:  4/5/2007.  6' 4", 215 lbs.  

As if we need more pitchers named Carson in the Giants organization.......Although we do not have HS pitching stats and they don't mean much anyway, Bolemon put up elite numbers in high school and continued to shine in showcase and international competition.  He struck out 101 batters in 42.1 IP his junior year of HS and struck out 17 in 11 IP in World Cup competition.  

He has excellent command of a mid-90's fastball, a sweeper and a downward curve as well as the kick changeup shiny new toy.  As with any high school pitcher, injury is the big concern and Bolemon does have a history of a partial UCL tear in 8'th grade(8'th grade?  Yikes!).  He has shown no signs of arm trouble since.  He also turned 19 yo 3 months before the draft but should be a fast mover in the minors to make up for that.  The Giants have a strong track record of success with drafting high school pitchers.  Carson Bolemon has all the makings of another success.  

Round 2 #55:  Kaden Waechter RHP, HS.  DOB:  8/3/2007.  6' 3", 190 lbs.  

Son of former MLB pitcher Doug Waechter RHP.  Projectable athletic frame.  Fastball mid-90's with room for more.  Secondary pitch is a slider.  Changeup sounds like it needs some work.  Hey!  Maybe he can use a kick change?!  Nice combination of pedigree, size, projectability and current pitchability.  

Round 3 #90:  Peyton Bonds OF, College.  DOB:  7/19/2005.  B-R, T-R.  6' 5", 230 lbs.  

2024(Campbell U):  .267/.341/.427, 5 HR, 14 SB, 15 BB, 30 K, 170 PA.

2024(Perfect Game Collegiate League):  .364/.556/.455, 4 BB, 2 K's, 18 PA.

2025(Rutgers):  .300/.384/.430, 5 HR, 16 SB, 21 BB, 45 K, 258 PA.

2025(Cape Cod League):  .333/.333/.667, 0 BB, 3 K, 6 PA.

2026(Rutgers):  .352/.436/.535, 6 HR, 13 SB, 16 BB, 21 K, 166 PA.

Talk about pedigree!  Young Peyton is the grandson of Bobby Bonds and the nephew of Barry.  Elite size with above average athleticism and tools across the board.  Although he does not have elite speed, per scouting reports he is a plus defensive CF.  Has a feel for hitting currently with contact over power but high exit velocities suggest there is power to unlock.  MLB scouting report says outstanding baseball instincts with a passion for the game with a willingness to grind it out like his father, Bobby Bonds Jr.  I am sure Young Peyton's Unc is more than willing to make him a personal development project.  

Round 4 #118:  Carlos Martinez RHP, College.  DOB: 9/21/2004.  6' 2", 210 lbs.

2023(Hofstra):  1-1, 12.83, 13.1 IP, 5 BB, 9 K.

2024(Hofstra):  6-4, 4.02, 78.1 IP, 32 BB, 95 K.

2026(Hofstra):  6-3, 3.30, 76.1 IP, 27 BB, 96 K's.  

No MLB scouting report.  Video available online shows a solid frame with long arms and legs.  Loose arm action.  Available scouting reports show a 92-93 MPH fastball.  Slider is his best pitch.  Missed the 2025 season with Tommy John surgery.  Probably projects as a reliever.  Giants may be looking to go way under slot but probably could go back to school as a redshirt senior so likely still has some negotiating leverage.  

16 more players to be drafted tomorrow so we are just getting started.  Christmas in July!

Down on the Farm: 7/10/2026

 AAA:  Salt Lake City Bees swarmed over the Sacramento River Cats 12-5.

Daniel Susac C- 2 for 3, HR(3), BB.  BA= .478.

Turner Hill CF- 2 for 4.  BA= .319.

Jake Holton 1B- 1 for 4, HR(6).  BA= .211.

Tristan Beck RHP- 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K.  ERA= 4.15.

Marques Johnson RHP- 1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 5.65.

Susac starts his rehab assignment.

AA:  Altoona Curve topped the Richmond Flying Squirrels 5-4.

Bo Davidson CF- 1 for 5, HR(19).  BA= .268.

Diego Velasquez 2B- 3 for 4. BA= .287.

Will Bednar RHP- 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 4.24.

Bo Davidson continues his sustained power surge.

A+:  Eugene Emeralds buried the Spokane Indians 9-4.

Jhonny Level SS- 2 for 4, 2 2B, BB.  BA= .298.

Gavin Kilen 2B- 2 for 5, 2B.  BA= .282.

Dakota Jordan CF- 4 for 5, 3 HR(18).  BA= .290.

Carlos Gutierrez LF- 2 for 3, BB.  BA= .263.

Lisbel Diaz RF- 1 for 4, 2B.  BA= .263.

Nico Mazza RHP- 7 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 6 K's, 10/4 GO/AO.  ERA= 2.50.

Dakota Jordan is on a sustained tear.  After a quiet May, he hit 6 HR with a .542 SLG% in June.  So far in July his batting .432/.475/1.027 with 6 HR.  Nico Mazza is quietly having a good season but 41 BB in 72 IP is not optimal.

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

Isaiah Barkett DH- 2 for 4.  BA= .331.

Daniel Rogers C- 2 for 4, HR(4).  BA= .295.

Lorenzo Meola SS- 1 for 3, HR(9), BB.  BA= .252.

Oliver Tejada LF- 1 for 4, HR(2).  BA= .156.  

Lorenzo Meola raised his BA by .025 since June 30.  July line:  .429/.500/.829 with 3 HR.

ACL:  Giants outscored the Rockies 13-9. 

Anthony Marquez 3B(19 yo)- 2 for 4, 2B, HBP.  BA= .248.

Josuar Gonzalez SS(18 yo)- 1 for 5, 2B.  BA= .360.

Santiago Camacho C(19 yo)- 3 for 5, HR(2).  BA= .256.

Yulian Barreto 2B(18 yo)- 4 for 5.  BA= .271.

Rayner Arias DH(20 yo)- 2 for 5, HR(2).  BA= .181.

Carlos Concepcion 1B(20 yo)- 3 for 4, HR(4), BB.  BA= .232.

Brayan Narvaez RHP(21 yo)- 3.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 5.18.

Hayden Wynja LHP(rehab)- 1.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 4.26.

Melvin Pineda RHP(22 yo)- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 2.82.

DSL:  Blue Jays Red topped Giants Black 6-5.

Dennys Riera 3B(21 yo)- 2 for 5, SB(3).  BA= .330

Keiberg Camacaro SS(19 yo)- 2 for 4, 2B, BB, SB(14).  BA= .337.

Alessandro Duran 1B/C(21 yo)- 2 for 3, 2B, BB.  BA= .214.

Rainiel Duran RHP(22 yo)- 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's. ERA= 6.08.

Hector Dos Santos LHP(20 yo)- 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K.  ERA= 2.70.

DSL:  Giants Orange topped Red Sox Red 6-5(7 inninngs).

Brandon Vasquez RF- 2 for 3, BB.  BA= .326.