Kyle Harrison LHP was the Giants third round draft pick in 2020, although they gave out several underslot deals to get him a $2 M signing bonus to not go to college(UCLA), which is first round money. This was Kyle's age 19 season in low A ball which is an age appropriate placement(he turned 20 on 8/12/2021) He's responded with a fine pro debut season with an extra strong finish.
Over his last 3 starts his combined pitching line is 2-0, 1.13, 16 IP, 4 BB, 29 K. His overall line for the season is 3-3, 3.36, 93.2 IP, 49 BB, 149 K. For comparison sake, Madison Bumgarner LHP had 164 K's in 141.2 IP at the same level in 2008. The only concern in that line is the 49 BB's are quite high but he's cut that way down over his last 3 starts so hopefully he and the Giants pitching ninjas found a fix.
This is an example of why the MLB drafting process is so complicated and risky. If I understand correctly, the Giants (or any club) passes on better talent (more expensive signings) in the hope of saving enough money to sign a player they have identified for a later round at an above slot premium. I don't really get it- glad Farhan is making those decisions.
ReplyDeleteI think they preferred Bailey at #13 overall but second round slot money wasn't enough for Harrison. Giants had 2 extra picks to play with so they saved a little on all those picks to juice the bonus for Harrison in Round 3. Yeah, it's very high stakes crapshoot.
DeleteSome love also should be given to :
ReplyDelete1. Ryan Murphy , a fifth round pick in 2020) who has thrown 103.1 innings ( San Jose and Eugene) with an ERA of 2,61 with 156 strike outs ( Tied for second best in the minor league--- the leader has 158) while allowing only 26 walks.
2. Prelander Berroa, a 21-year-old obtained from Minnesota in the Sam Dyson trade, who has thrown 92.1 innings for San Jose with an ERA of 3.14 while striking out 127 and walking 45.
Good points but this wasn't my last post re. pitching prospects.
DeleteLove what Harrison's doing especially since I've got to see him a few times in SJ. What do you think of what Ryan Murphy's doing this year? I believe he leads all of Milb in Ks!
ReplyDeleteMurphy is a bit older for the level and may be taking advantage of superior command. His numbers are impressive, though.
DeleteMurphy pitched well in his initial assignment to low A, then did even better after being promoted to A+.
DeleteHopefully he has enough stuff to make it work at higher levels.
DeleteHeath Quinn seems to be healthy and is hitting well this season. However, he's not a FZ find, which might work against him. Any thoughts as to if he's still legit?
ReplyDeleteLet's see. Quinn is 26 yo. SSS but had just a 3% BB and 38% K at AA. Not someone I would count on being a future Giant.
DeleteAfter going 10-6 in 16 games in 16 days starting in the Dog Days of August (19-9 for the full month), are there any non-believers left?
ReplyDeleteManagers set lineups and change things during the game.
ReplyDeletePlayers make it work.
What is the rationale behind the LOWEST OBP player be the leadoff?
Just because a hitter has a high OBP lower in the order doesn't mean he's going to maintain that batting leadoff. Remember, pitchers are highly motivated to keep the leadoff hitter off base in the first inning. Giants hitters are taking a lot of pitches but are also ambushing first pitch strikes. Maybe that's what FZ and Kap want their leadoff hitter to do in the first inning?
DeleteAgree, it's not just OBP — Posey has the highest but he shouldn't lead off.
DeleteIf it's to see a lot of pitches, that's Belt but he's also the teams leading HR hitter.
OTOH, does it make sense to put an "out" in the spot that can't buy his way on base?
La Stella is lost at the plate with just a walk and 2 hits in his last 23 PA's. He doesn't strike out much, does take pitches, has good bat control, whay not @ 2?
I guess we found the answer!
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