DrB's 2019 Giants Top 50 Prospects: Honorable Mention Part 3

Kelvin Beltre, IF.  DOB:  9/25/1996.  B-R, T-R.  5'11", 170 lbs.  International FA 2013.

2018 A+:  .236/.321/.335, 4 2B, 5 HR, SB, 10.2 BB%, 33 K%, 215 PA.

Athletic infielder who has been around awhile.  Biggest problem is he has missed huge amounts of time to injuries and 2018 was no exception as he missed the first 2 months.  Nice plate discipline but needs to bring the K rate down.

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Peter Maris, IF.  DOB:  9/16/1993.  B-L, T-R.  5'10", 175 lbs.  Undrafted FA 2015(Rays).

2018 A+(Rays):  .320/.405/.600, 7 2B, 3 3B, 5 HR, 12.1 BB%, 16.4 K%, 116 PA.
2018 AA(Rays):  .248/.337/.444, 10 2B, 3B, 6 HR, 5 SB, 11.7 BB%, 21.8 K%, 179 PA.

Smallish versatile infielder selected in the AAA phase of the Rule 5 Draft from the Rays.  Played 3 IF positions and a bit of LF last season.  Shows gap power with strong peripherals.

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John Russell, RHP.  DOB:  10/17/1995.  6'3", 170 lbs.  Drafted 2017 Round 16.

2018 Low A:  8-5, 2.49 ERA, 61.1 IP, 10.57 K/9, 2.79 BB/9, 7 Saves.

Thin RHP drafted out of UConn.  Moved up to San Jose late last season and pitched a few innings of shutout ball.  Potential fast mover on the reliever track.

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Jordan Johnson, RHP.  DOB:  9/15/1993.  6'3", 200 lbs.  Drafted 2014 Round 23.

2018 AA:  6-7, 3.63 ERA, 79.1 IP, 8.74 K/9, 3.52 BB/9.
2018 AAA:  1-6, 4.66 ERA, 58 IP, 5.74 K/9, 5.12 BB/9.

It's been two steps forward and 1 back on a long slow climb up the minor league ladder.  Needs to improve on his AAA numbers to get a shot.

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Matt Winn, C.  DOB:  8/5/1992.  B-R, T-R.  6'1", 210 lbs.  Drafted 2015, Round 14.

2018 A+:  .233/.303/.419, 15 2B, 3 3B, 9 HR, 8.8 BB%, 37.9 K%, 285 PA.
2018: AA:  .255/.333/.431, 6 2B, HR, 10.3 BB%, 36.2 K%, 58 PA.
2018 AFL:  .122/.321/.317, 3B, 2 HR, 12 BB, 20 K, 41 AB.

Winn has some pop in his bat with a reputation for defense and leadership behind the plate.  The K rate is horrific.