Saturday, February 7, 2026

DrB's 2026 Giants Top 50 Prospects: #8 Jacob Bresnahan

8.  Jacob Bresnahan LHP.   DOB:  6/27/2005.  6' 4", 195 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2027.

2025(A):  9-3, 2.61, 93 IP, 12.00 K/9, 4.16 BB/9.

Before I looked at Bresnahan's numbers and MLB Pipeline scouting report, I didn't think I would rank him this high.  I saw him pitch against Rancho Cucamonga early in the season and wasn't that impressed with his stuff and the first 6 weeks of his season were rough.  Through his first 3 starts his line stood at 0-1, 8.18, 11 IP, 8 BB, 12 K.  I think I saw him in the third game of that stretch.  The rest of the season he went 9-2, 1.85, 82.2 IP, 12.19 K/9, 2.81 BB/9 which is elite and at just his age 19 season.  

His MLB Pipeline scouting report has his FB 91-94 MPH topping out at 96.  I think the game I saw him he was at the lower end of that range.  Presumably he either gained command or built his velocity as teh season progressed.  His best secondary pitch is a fading changeup and also has a sweeping slider.  

He's a big kid who still has room to fill out his frame and get stronger.  He should start out 2026 in A+ ball with a chance to move up to AA before the season is over.  Starting to get some national recognition as a nice prospect but still qualifies as a sleeper with a lot of upside and a high ceiling.

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