MLB Amateur Draft Reviews: 2021 Giants Draft

1.  Will Bednar RHP, College.  Underslot $390 K.

Development derailed by extended back issues.  2025 is probably Bednar's last chance to find traction on his pro career.  When your first round draft pick struggles, it puts a lot of pressure on the rest of the selections.

2.  Matt Mikulski LHP, College.  Underslot $270 K.

2024(A+):  1-4, 5.58, 59.2 IP, 8.30 K/9, 6.18 BB/9.

I saw him pitch in San Bernardino in 2022 and was not impressed by his stuff.  Two main pitches appeared to be a cutter that struggled to hit 90 MPH and a nice tailing changeup.  Command was very inconsistent.  Pitched exclusively out of the bullpen last year but with similar numbers.  Nothing in his stat lines changes my initial impression.  Very tough to see a MLB future at this point.

3.  Mason Black RHP, College.  Slot.

2024(AAA):  5-6, 4.59, 84.1 IP, 9.28 K/9, 4.16 BB/9.

2024(MLB):  1-5, 6.44, 36.1 IP, 7.68 K/9, 3.72 BB/9, -0.3 fWAR.  

Had several strong starts at the MLB level but got lit up in others.  Can be a back-end SP if he finds consistency.

4.  Eric Silva RHP, HS.  Overslot $977 K.

2024(AA, Giants):  4-2, 4.35, 41.1 IP, 11.10 K/9, 3.92 BB/9, 2 Saves.

2024(AA, Tigers):  0-2, 5.60, 17.2 IP, 9.17 K/9, 3.06 BB/9.

Paying overslot for a HS pitcher did not work out as well for the Giants here as with Kyle Harrison.  Numbers improved a bit in a pitcher-friendly environment and working strictly out of the bullpen.  Traded to the Tigers for Mark Canha.  That might not end up being a great trade for the Giants as Silva is still just 21 y.o.  

5.  Rohan Handa LHP, College.  Underslot $24, 100.

Pop up prospect after his FB velocity jumped from the 80's to 97 MPH after going through a private performance training program.  Pitched will in a summer league.  Never pitched in affiliated minor league ball. Underwent shoulder surgery in September 2022 and announced an extended break from baseball in January 2024.

6.  Seth Lonsway LHP, College.  Overslot $18, 200.

2024(A+):  2-3, 3.86, 63 IP, 8.14 K/9, 2.86 BB/9.  

2024(AA):  2-1, 1.38, 32.2 IP, 7.16 K/9, 1.93 BB/9. 

Has always had good stuff but inconsistent command/control.  Walk rates improved dramatically in 2024.  Has a legitimate shot at a MLB lefty reliever if he can maintain it.

7.  Nick Sinacola RHP, College.  Underslot $22, 700.

2024(A+):  4-1, 2.68, 40.1 IP, 8.48 K/9, 1.56 BB/9.

2024(AA):  5-2, 4.08, 68.1 IP, 7.77 K/9, 2.37 BB/9.

Probably not a super-high ceiling but a strong 2024 campaign at 2 levels keeps him on track to a possible MLB career.

8.  Ian Villers RHP, College.  Overslot  $41, 200.

2024(ACL):  1-1, 3.46, 13 IP, 11.08 K/9, 2.77 BB/9.

2024(A):  2-2, 5.97, 34.2 IP, 5.97 K/9, 4.41 BB/9, 4 Saves.

Big righty.  Missed all of 2023 and the first month of 2024.  Needs to find traction in 2025.

9.  Mat Olsen RHP, JC.  Underslot $7, 800.

2024(AA):  1-2, 4.02, 47 IP, 7.47 K/9, 3.26 BB/9, 5 Saves.

Reliever track.  Peripherals took a step back in 2024.

10.  Vaun Brown OF, College.  Underslot $138, 200.

2024(ACL):  .286/.429/.429, HR, 10.7 BB%, 14.3 K%, 28 PA.

2024(A+):  .167/.231/.278, 3 SB, 2.6 BB%, 46.2 K%, 39 PA.

2024(AA):  .144/.188/.265, 3 HR, 8 SB, 4.8 BB%, 49 K%, 145 PA.

Burst on the prospect scene with a sensational 2022 season.  Struggled at higher levels and with injuries.  Future cloudy at this point.

11.  Donovan McIntyre OF, HS.  Overslot $197, 500.

2024(ACL):  .200/.333/.356, HR, SB, 14.5 BB%, 41.8 K%, 55 PA.

Apparently still in organization but after 4 seasons in the ACL he has yet to hit above .203.

12.  Landen Roupp RHP, College.  Underslot $25 K

2024(AAA):  0-1, 3.80, 21.1 IP, 12.66 K/9, 5.91 BB/9, 1.77 GB/FB.

2024(MLB):  1-2, 3.58, 50.1 IP, 8.40 K/9, 4.65 BB/9, 1.60 GB/FB.

Roupp is looking like the strongest Giants pick in this draft.  Appears to have a real shot at a role on the MLB squad next season.

13.  Jared Dupere OF, College.  Overslot $25 K

Had some HR power in his bat but struggled with high K rates.  Released 7/23/2024 after a series of injuries.

14.  Tyler Myrick RHP, College.  Overslot $25 K.

2024(AA):  1-3, 5/14, 28 IP, 9.32 K/9, 2.57 BB/9, 6 Saves.

2024(AAA):  3-2, 3.18, 34 IP, 9.79 K/9, 5.03 BB/9, 7 Saves.

Steady rise through system on Closer track.  Has a chance to be a relief option at the MLB level.

15. Brooks Baldwin 2B, College.  Not Signed.

Drafted in the 12'th round by the White Sox in 2022.  Has done well in the White Sox system and made his MLB debut on 7/19/2024.  Maybe the Giants should have tried harder to sign him?

16. Julian Bosnic LHP, College.  Not Signed.

Drafted by the Pirates in Round 14 in 2022.  Recorded a 3.03 ERA with the Pirates A+ affiliate in 2024.

17.  Brett Standlee RHP, College.  Underslot $25 K.

Did not play in 2024.  Apparently still in the organization.  Spent two seasons at A+ in 2022 and 2023 with fairly pedestrian numbers.

18.  Hunter Dula RHP, College. Overslot $25 K.

2024(A+):  1-2, 3.19, 36.2 IP, 9.08 K/9, 2.95 BB/9, 5 Saves.

2024(AA):  0-0, 5.40, 1.2 IP, 10.80 K/9, 5/40 BB/9.

2024(AAA):  0-0, 11.57, 4.2 IP, 2.86 K/9, 3.86 BB/9.

Really hasn't pitched above A+ except for cameo appearances.  This tends to be a sign he's an "organizational player" who they plug in wherever needed.

19.  Irvin Murr III 3B, HS.  Overslot $25 K.

Played two seasons at the ACL level with sub-.200 BA's.  Released in Sept 2023 after missing the entire 2023 season with injuries.

20.  Vance Honeycutt OF, HS.  Not Signed.

Played college ball for North Carolina.  #22 overall pick by the Orioles in 2024 draft.

Summary:

The Giants went pitcher heavy in this draft and may end up with 2 or 3 MLB pitchers out of it but overall a weak draft for them starting with the likely failure of the first round pick.