Sam Wolff, RHP. DOB: 4/14/1991. 6'1", 204 lbs. Drafted 2013 Round 6(Rangers).
2018 AA: 1-2, 6.91, 27.1 IP, 12.51 K/9, 5.27 BB/9, 2.89 FIP, 3.68 xFIP.
2018 AFL: 1-0, 0.00, 10 IP, 12.60 K/9, 1.80 BB/9.
The Giants acquired Sam Wolff when they traded Matt Moore to the Rangers last offseason. Wolff was known to be injured(Flexor Tendon surgery) and not expected to return before midseason 2018. His calling card is a mid-high 90's FB with rumors of triple digits. He got roughed up a bit in EL but may have run into some bad luck in a small sample size as his FIP and XFIP were much better than his ERA. Things went much better in the AFL where he pitched 10 shutout innings. He has a non-roster invitation to spring training. I would project that he starts the season in AAA with potential for a midseason callup if things go well and if the need arises at the MLB level.
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Where would Gavin Cecchini fit in DrB's 2019 Giants Top 50 Prospects?
ReplyDeleteBetween Howard and Miller?
He was #16 on Mets' Top 30 Prospects, controllable until 2025. Giants don't have a 40-man slot either -- is he a better prospect than Abiatal Avelino (#17 on Giants' Top 30 Pipeline)?
Avelino can play SS while Cecchini probably can't which is what will likely keep Avelino on the 40 man roster.
DeleteCecchini, a former #12 overall draft pick for the Mets has lost traction on his career the last couple of years. Still has a low K rate and gap power, but he's become kind of a poor man's Joe Panik and the market is very down on guys like that right now.
Per Fangraphs: On paper, Cecchini was very intriguing.....but eyeball evaluations were more generic, indicating a bench role at best.....