Giants Organizational Depth Charts: Shortstop

We can pretty much take what we said about Matt Chapman and third base and transpose it to Willy Adames and shortstop for the next 6 years.  Barring a catastrophic injury, there just isn't much need for depth at the position.  

MLB:

Willy Adames:  After a horrendous start to the season, Adames ended up about where we would expect.  Hopefully the first half of the season was the oft-seen stress of feeling like he had to live up to the contract.

Christian Koss:  Christian Koss's ace-in-the-hole is his ability to play shortstop at a higher level than other utility infielders.  He may not be needed much with Adames holding down the position but it's nice to have someone who can step in and not be a defensive disaster at the position.

AAA:  

None.  Osleivis Basabe is listed on the AAA roster but I am pretty sure he's a minor league free agent who may or may not re-sign.

AA:

Aeverson Arteaga:  Had a rough season at the plate after missing most of 2024.  AA a tough assignment coming off a lost season like that.

A+:

Maui Ahuna:  Has been held back by injuries but seems to have the defensive chops to play SS at higher levels.  Needs to hit.

Zane Zielinski:  Was the primary shortstop for A+ Eugene most of the season.  He didn't show much power but stole 32 bases to go with a .338 OBP.

A:  

Jhonny Level:  Giants are excited about this sparkplug type player.  Full season ball will be a bigger test of his tools.

Lorenzo Meola:  Fourth round draft pick out of Stetson.  Considered more of a true shortstop than Gavin Kilen who will likely end up at 2B.  Hit 3 HR in 70 PA's in his pro debut.

ACL:

None.  Jhonny Level was the primary shortstop for the ACL season but is now on the A San Jose roster due to promotion after the ACL season ended.

DSL:

Josuar Gonzalez:  Current shiniest new toy.  Considered a true shortstop with speed comped to Jose Reyes which is pretty heady stuff.  Can he live up to the hype at higher levels?

Anthony Marquez:  Decent line of .276/.423/.362 with 13 SB's in his second pro season at age 18.  Not much of an improvement on his 2024 line so where does he go from here?

Comment:  Most of this list is probably academic until you get to Jhonny Level and Josuar Gonzalez. They are both several years away which is probably a good think since Willy Adames has their position locked down for the next several years.