We'll start counting down the profiles of my top 50 Giants prospects for 2022. Again, my philosophy is to not worry too much about exact rankings but use the exercise to learn more about potential future Giants.
50. Matt Frisbee RHP. DOB: 11/18/1996. 6'5", 215 lbs.
2021 AA: 5-4, 3.77, 59.2 IP, 9.80 K/9, 1.51 BB/9.
2021 AAA: 1-6, 7.64, 53 IP, 7.81 K/9, 3.06 BB/9.
Eric Longenhagen's Fangraphs scouting report for Frisbee from last year was "carved the lower levels with 90-94, plus vertical movement and plus slider command. If he does it at AA this year, he'll be a 40 FV." Well, Frisbee did it at AA but then did a faceplant after a promotion to AAA. The fear with him has always been not quite enough stuff to play at higher levels. He should get another chance to show he can do it in Sacramento in 2022.
49. Casey Schmitt 3B. DOB: 3/1/1999/. B-R, T-R. 6'2", 215 lbs.
2021(A): .247/.318/.406, 8 HR, 2 SB, 7.9 BB/%, 15.7 K%, 280 PA.
Normally, we like to see college draftees assigned to A+ level for their first full pro season, but with 2020 being a lost season both at the college and pro levels, A is probably reasonable. That batting line is kind of non-descript and a little disappointing for the level but not terrible either. Schmitt's big tool is a 70 arm at 3B so expect the Giants to be patient with the bat. The performance should be enough for a promo to A+ to start 2022.
48. Simon Whiteman IF. DOB: 1/28/1997. B-R, T-R. 5'10", 165 lbs.
2021(A+): .268/.413/.366, HR, 17 SB, 17.8 BB%, 29.9 K%, 107 PA.
2021(AA): .236/.338/.345, 3 HR, 17 SB, 11.7 BB%, 28.5 K%, 309 PA.
Whiteman is a guy you want to root for. 9'th round pick in 2019 out of an Ivy League school. He has an interesting combo of on-base skills and SB's. Unfortunately for him, players with that profile have all but disappeared at the MLB level where power reigns supreme. If he can maintain the OBP against higher level pitching, his defensive versatility and speed may earn him an IF utility role.
47. Norwith Gudino RHP. DOB: 11/22/1995. 6'2", 200 lbs.
2021(AA): 1-1, 1.44, 25 IP, 14.04 K/9, 3.60 BB/9, 5 Saves.
2021(AAA): 4-1, 5.66, 35 IP, 12.09 K/9, 3.34 BB/9.
If you are thinking Gudino has been around in the Giants system forever, you are close to right. He should be way beyond eligible for minor league free agency so I am not even sure he is still in the organization. Last season he dominated AA out of the bullpen. He maintained pretty good ratios in AAA. He made 5 starts in AAA, but his longest appearance was 5 IP on 8/6. I can see him getting an emergency call up or two in 2022. PS: Gudino is currently listed on the Sacramento River Cats roster.
46. Trevor McDonald RHP. DOB: 2/26/2000. 6'2", 180 lbs.
2021(R AZ): 2-3, 3.86, 67.2 IP, 9.18 K/9, 4.12 BB/9.
2021(A): 0-1, 10.13, 2.2 IP, 6.75 K/9, 10.13 BB/9.
High school overslot bonus pick in round 11 in 2019. McDonald is obviously a project. 2022 is probably a pivotal year as he needs to show he can hang in A ball. Hot off the press Fangraphs scouting report has his FB at 93-95 MPH but his strength is high spin rates on his breaking pitches and an ability to mix them in on any count. Fangraphs has him ranked #35 in the organization.
I'm pulling for you Frisbee!..I agree with you about Whiteman - can he continue the solid OBP while moving up in the minors - because the speed plays to the MLB level. Be cool to have a Dee Gordon or Billy Hamilton stolen base king come up from the minors...I read somewhere that Schmidt was the best defensive player in the Giants organization. Is there ever a chance he could get some innings in as a pitcher? That would bring another level of versatility to the roster, but no one is saying he will...McDonald was Farhan's first overslot draft pick as a member of Giants Front Office. For him to be even a 4th or 5th starter someday would be an amazing pick.
ReplyDeleteFangraphs has Schmitt at #13. Due to his plus arm and defense at third, he should be a lot higher, imho, definitely higher than Whiteman. No one will outwork Whiteman, but his ceiling is utility IF. Schmitt's floor seems to be Pedro Feliz.
ReplyDelete1. This is my list, not Fangraphs. 2. My concern with Schmitt, and why I don't rank him higher, is the bat. That is really not a great line for a college draftee in low A ball. 3. As always, don't get too hung up on placement in the list. The goal of the exercise is to get a better idea of what prospects are in the Giants farm system. 4. Whiteman gets a boost for holding his own in a tough hitting environment in AA, but really how much difference is there between #48 and #49? They are both longshots, IMO.
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