Giants Organizational Depth Charts: Closer

 The Giants tied with the Dodgers for most Saves in MLB with 56.  They were 5'th in Blown Saves at 29, three more than the Dodgers.  They did that with either a Closer committee or rotating Closers as 8 pitchers recorded Saves.  The guy who got the most Saves(Jake McGee with 31) was not the Closer at the end of the season or in the postseason.  That would be rookie Camilo Doval who had electric stuff but finally showed he could raise his HR in a sad ending to the NLDS.  Again, I am not going to list every pitcher who might be in line for Saves. 

MLB:

Camilo Doval RHP(pre-arbitration, options).  DOB:  7/4/1997.  6'2", 185 lbs.  5-1, 3.00, 27 IP, 9 BB, 37 K, 3 Saves, 3 BS.  Doval finished the season and postseason in the Closer's chair.  Despite a FB that runs 98-103 MPH, his primary pitch is the slider which he falls in love with too much at times.  The slider is tight and all but unhittable when it's thrown right but if you throw enough sliders, you'll eventually hang one.  If the hitter is looking for it.....Doval needs to learn to trust the FB and would be truly unhittable with an average changeup.  Is he ready to take on the full time Closer roll in 2022?

Jake McGee LHP(under contract).  DOB:  8/6/1986.  6'4", 229 lbs.  3-2, 2.72, 59.2 IP, 10 BB, 58 K, 31 Saves, 5 BS.  McGee was the primary Closer for most of the season and actually did a good job despite essentially a one-pitch repertoire.  He was on the IL late in the season and by the time he came back, Kap had under standably fallen in love with Doval.  McGee seemed to be trying to throw more sliders after his late return and into the postseason.  Will that be a trend that continues?

Tyler Rogers RHP(Pre-Arbitration).  DOB 12/17/1990.  6'3", 181 lbs.  7-1, 2.22, 81 IP,  13 BB, 55 K, 13 Saves, 6 BS.  Rogers found more success as a setup/8'th inning guy than as the Closer.  Unique delivery and ball movement compensates for low 80's max velocity.  Will MLB hitters figure him out?

Dominic Leone RHP(Arbitration Eligible, MLBTR projected $1.5 M).  DOB:  10/26/1991.  5'10", 215 lbs.  4-5, 1.51, 53.1 IP, 22 BB, 50 K, 2 Saves, 2 Blown Saves.  Like many Giants in 2021, had his best season and by far.  Pitched in effectively in multiple situations including Opener.

AAA:

Norwith Gudino RHP.   DOB:  11/22/1995.  6'2", 200 lbs.  Minors(2 teams): 5-2, 3.90, 60 IP, 23 BB, 86 K, 5 Saves.  Gudino has worked his way up every so slowly from the DSL.  He was a swingman last year and had some dominant starts of 3-5 IP for the River Cats after a promotion from Richmond.  Reliever is probably an easier path to the majors for him but the versatility won't hurt him at all in FZ/Kap's eyes.

AA:

RJ Dabovitch RHP.  DOB:  1/11/1999.  6'3", 208 lbs.  Minors(2 teams):  1-1, 2.78, 32.1 IP, 13 BB, 62 K's, 10 Saves.  Definitely on the Closer Track. Fast mover.  Dominant so far.  I could see him getting called up to the majors sometime in 2022.

Patrick Ruotolo RHP.  DOB:  1/16/1995.  5'10", 250 lbs(really?).  3-1, 2.68, 37 IP, 5 BB, 50 K, 11 Saves.  Not a small guy by any stretch but does not look 250 lbs.  High effort guy.  Long time fave of Giants prospect watchers.  Will he finally get his chance in 2022?

A+:

Chris Wright LHP.  DOB:  10/14/1998.  6'1", 205 lbs.  Minors(2 teams):  4-0, 1.00, 45 IP, 21 BB, 79 K, 21 Saves.  Not much info but FZ hoards lefty relievers.

A:  

Clay Helvey RHP.  DOB:  2/14/1997.  6'3", 195 lbs.  3-5, 3.06, 53 IP, 20 BB, 83 K, 10 Saves.

Rookie:  

Brett Standlee RHP.  DOB:  9/14/1998.  6'4", 223 lbs.  0-0, 1.00, 9 IP, 2 BB, 9 K's, 6 Saves.  2021 Round 17 Draft pick.

Jose Cruz RHP.  DOB:  5/18/2000.  6'1", 178 lbs.  3-1, 4.44, 24.1 IP, 9 BB, 44 K, 5 Saves.