Down on the Farm: 2022 DSL Season Review

It wasn't a great summer for the Giants DSL complex teams as they finished at the bottom of the South division.  The Orange squad was a little better with a 26-32 record compared to 22-38 for the Black squad.  The DSL tends to be an inscrutable place for prospect watchers because many of the players are so young and physically underdeveloped and sample sizes tend to be small.  The Giants top 3 international signees from 2022* all struggled in their pro debuts in their age 17 seasons:

Ryan Reckley SS- .194/.370/.222, 3 SB, 46 PA.

Juan Perez C-  .222/.312/.294, 3 HR, 173 PA

Dennys Riera SS- .154/237.279, 118 PA.

Don't despair over these not great numbers.  I used to think any DSL player over 17 yo had no chance but it seems like the elimination of short season leagues in the states has pushed older players down the ladder.  19 yo is still probably a bit old for the league but think of it this way:  If these players come back next year and do well at age 18, they still have a great chance to be in San Jose by age 20 which is about right for the level.

Other performers of interest:

Estanlin Cassiani CF 19 yo- .375/.422/.415, 15 SB, 195 PA.  2'nd DSL season. High contact with some speed.  Power challenged.  Should get a shot in Arizona next season.

Jose Ramos SS 19 yo- .272/.400/.422, 3 HR, 22 SB, 181 PA.  2'nd DSL season.  Improved his walk rate considerably.  A bit of power.  Should also be in AZ next season.

Lazaro Morales CF 18 yo- .299/.385/.433, 9 SB, 156 PA. Cuban player. First DSL season.  Is it enough for a ticket to AZ?

Jorge Martinez RHP, 20 yo- 2-3, 3.42, 50 IP, 22 BB, 67 K.  2'nd DSL season with improved numbers.

Mauricio Estrella RHP, 18 yo- 2-3, 3.29, 63 IP, 15 BB, 64 K.  Top performing pitcher from 2022 signings.

Guillermo Williamson 1B, 18 yo- .234/.344/.426, 7 HR, 224 PA.  Prodigious power.  First DSL season.  From Mexico.

Eliam Sandoval LF 18 yo- .314/.392/.535, 5 HR, 97 PA. 2'nd DSL season with dramatic improvement in numbers.

Moises De La Rosa RF 17 yo- .265/.438/.408, 64 PA. Top position performer among 2022 signees

*2021 J2 signing period pushed back to Jan 2022.  Not sure if this is a permanent change or an adjustment to COVID.