Giants Organizational Dept Charts: Second Base

Second base is one of the more interesting positions for the Giants as they start the offseason without a true incumbent although there is no shortage of candidates on the current 40-man roster.  Let's break it down:

MLB:  

Marcelo Mayer:  DOB:  12/12/2002.  B-L, T-R.  6' 3", 188 lbs.  3 Options, Arb Eligible 2029, Free Agent 2032.

2026(AAA):  .353/.421/.588, HR, 10.5 BB%, 47.4%, 19 PA.

2026(MLB-2 teams):  .209/.275/.295, 3 HR, 3 SB, 7.3 BB%, 20.8 K%, 245 PA.

Jonah Cox:  DOB:  8/4/2001.  B-R, T-R.  6' 2", 204 lbs.  3 Options.  Arb Eligible 2029.  Free Agent 2032.

2026(AA):  .400/.453/.644, 11 2B, 5 3B, 6 HR, 27 SB, 8.7 BB%, 16.9 K%, 183 PA.

2026(AAA):  .468/.519/.660, 4 2B, 3B, HR, 7 SB, 9.6 BB%, 17.3 K%, 52 PA.

2026(MLB):  .252/.298/.384, 4 2B, 2 3B, 4 HR, 16 SB, 5.9 BB%, 38.5 K%, 169 PA.

Casey Schmitt:  DOB:  3/1/1999.  B-R, T-R.  6' 0", 215 lbs.  1 Option.  Arb Eligible 2027, Free Agent 2030.

2026 MLB:  .271/.301/.483, 17 2B, 3B, 21 HR, 9 SB, 2.7 BB%, 19.8 K%, 409 PA.

Osleivis Basabe:  DOB:  9/13/2000.  B-R, T-R.  5' 11", 197 lbs.  1 Option.  Arb Eligible ?, Free Agent ?

2026(AAA):  .268/.344/388, 5 HR, 12 SB, 9.6 BB%, 10.9 K%, 311 PA.

2026(MLB):  .202/.268/.341, 5 HR, 2 SB, 6.3 BB%, 20.2 K%, 143 PA.

Christian Koss:  DOB:  1/27/1998.  B-R, T-R.  6' 1", 185 lbs. 

2026(MLB):  .217/.257/.305, 6 2B, 4 HR, 5 SB, 4.1 BB%, 26.7 K%, 221 PA.

Nate Furman:  DOB:  7/23/2001.  B-L, T-R.  5' 8", 173 lbs.  

2026(AAA):  .293/.377/.414, 25 2B, 3B, 7 HR, 19 SB, 11.1 BB%, 11.8 K%, 468 PA

2026(MLB):  .125/.243/.125, 12.8 BB%, 25.6 K%, 39 PA.

Each of these 6 players has something going for them but there is probably not room on the 40-man roster for all 6.  Nate Furman will almost certainly be DFA'd when 40-man rosters are set for the Rule 5 Draft.  Basabe is on the bubble.  Jonah Cox is primarily an outfielder but showed surprising agility around the keystone and game-changing speed in a late-season audition.  Christian Koss is probably the best defensive shortstop so that gives him added defensive flexibility.  Second base is one of two positions where Casey Schmitt could play in a full time role but interestingly he is listed as an outfielder.  What struck me in Buster Posey's end-of-season interview with Alex Pavlovic if how convinced he seems that Marcelo Mayer is a true post-hype sleeper and a potential star.  It sure sounded to me and I think to  Alex and Cole Kuiper that Mayer that the starting 2B job is his to lose in spring training.  

AAA:  

Diego Velasquez:  DOB:  10/1/203.  B-S, T-R.  6' 0", 208 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible

2026(AA):  .295/.384/.406, 19 2B, 4 HR, 21 SB, 11.1 BB%, 16.5 K%, 334 PA.

2026(AAA):  .283/.381/.400, 12 2B, 3B, SB, 12.0 BB%, 19.7 K%, 142 PA.

Velasquez seems like the forgotten prospect.  I could see a savvy GM grabbing him in in the Rule 5 Draft.

AA:  

Dayson Croes:  DOB:  10/8/1999.  B-L, T-R.  5' 10", 199 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2028.

2026(AA):  .277/.336/.371, 14 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, 6 SB, 6.8 BB%, 12.4 K%, 307 PA.

2026(AAA):  .280/.341/.387, 5 2B, HR, 2 SB, 5.7 BB%, 10.3 K%, 87 PA.

Kaeden Kent:  DOB:  8/29/2003.  B-L, T-R.  6' 2", 200 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2028.

2026(A+- 2 teams):  .298/.350/.440, 24 2B, 2 3B, 8 HR, 24 SB, 7.5 BB%, 16.0 K%, 400 PA.

Croes is a hit machine but not much power.  Gotta think Kaeden Kent is going to get every chance to advance in the organization.  He's tearing it up in early Arizona Fall League competition.

A+:  

Isaiah Barkett:  DOB:  11/17/2003.  B-R, T-R.  5' 10", 191 lbs. Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2028.

2026(A):  .331/.411/.474, 23 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 18 SB, 11.4 K%, 8.2 BB%, 341 PA

2026(A+):  .297/.381/.405, 2B, HR, SB, 9.5 BB%, 9.5 K%, 42 PA.

Showed tremendous bat control and contact skills with limited power over two levels.  

A:  

Lorenzo Meola:  DOB:  12/17/2003.  B-R, T-R.  5' 11", 180 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2028.

2026(A):  .273/.314/.470, 40 2B, 5 3B, 15 HR, 9.5 BB%, 24.3 K%, 549 PA.

Luke Nixon:  DOB:  10/1/2004.  B-L, T-R.  5' 10", 165 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2029.

2026(College):  .367/.452, 595, 16 2B, 3 3B, 9 HR, 11 SB, 12.1 BB%, 14.0 K%, 257 PA.

2026(A):  .213/.315/.277, 3 2B, 2 SB, 13.0 BB%, 20.4 K%, 54 PA.

We've talked about how Meola's bat improved over the course of the season.  He should move up to A+ with Luke "Son of Trot" Nixon starting next season in San Jose.

ACL:

Yulian Barreto:  DOB:  9/20/2007.  B-R, T-R.  5' 10", 201 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2029.

2026(ACL):  .242/.331/.329, 5 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 5 SB, 8.1 BB%, 25.4 K%, 173 PA.

Signed in the same international class as Josuar Gonzalez.  Will probably start next season back in the ACL.