Johneshwy Fargas, OF. DOB: 12/15/1994. B-R, T-R. 6'1", 170 lbs. Drafted 2013 Round 11, HS Puerto Rico.
2015 A: .278./347/.349, 19 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 59 SB, 6.1 BB%, 14.2 K%, 458 PA.
2016 A+: .172/.255/.216, 0 2B, 3 3B, 0 HR, 9 SB, 7.8 BB%, 26.1 K%, 153 PA.
2016 A: .275/.340/.354, 11 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, 32 SB, 7.4 BB%, 17.6 K% 323 PA.
Johneshwy Fargas had a breakout season for Augusta in 2015, or so it seemed. You look at his batting line and there really isn't too much there to be concerned about for the future. Maybe the walk rate and power are a bit shy, but the K's were OK and you don't necessarily expect a player of his profile to walk a lot or hit a bunch of dingers. So, what happened when he moved up to San Jose and a league where hitters generally thrive? He did a faceplant! He was just completely overmatched! He got sent back to Augusta where he resumed putting up about the same numbers he did on 2015.
So, we should expect Fargas to get another shot at San Jose and the Cal League in 2017, right? Here's where the numbers game starts to get complicated. The Giants have so darn many OF prospects, it's a bit hard to see where Fargas is going to play next year. I would expect San Jose to have the 2015 draft OF triumvirate of Reynolds, Quinn and Brusa as their OF starters, unless Reynolds or Quinn get a hyperagressive assignment to Richmond. Jacob Heyward and Sandro Fabian seem set at the corners for Augusta next spring which would leave Fargas fighting Malique Zeigler, Ashford Fulmer and Woody Edwards for CF.
I don't think the Giants want to give up on Fargas just yet. Here's what Eric Longenhagen of Fangraphs had to say about him: "Fargas is a plus-plus runner with physical projection who flashes gap power and impact range in centerfield, but who is also extremely raw in all facets of the game." I'll guess the Giants resolve the playing time dilemma in one of two ways: 1. They will give either Quinn or Reynolds an aggressive assignment to Richmond. 2. They will keep Zeigler in camp and send him to Salem-Keizer while Fulmer and Edwards fight for ABs as reserves with Augusta and San Jose.
Monday, January 2, 2017
DrB's 2017 Giants Top 50 Prospects: #32 Heath Slatton
Heath Slatton, RHP. DOB: 9/17/1993. 6'3", 200 lbs. Drafted on 2015, Round 18 out of Middle Tennessee St U.
2015 R: 3-1, 0.79, 22.2 IP, 1.99 BB/9, 9.53 K/9, 8 Saves.
2016 A: 2-4, 2.37, 49.1 IP, 4.20 BB/9, 8.03 K/9, GO/AO= 1.15, 4 Saves.
Heath Slatton was a teammate of Ronnie Jebavy in travel ball at age 10 and again in college at MTSU. He was plagued by high walk rates in college, but the Giants liked his arm strength and drafted him in Round 18. Slatton seemed to be on the Closer track in pro ball until late last season when he was moved into the Augusta rotation. In 5 starts at the end of the season, he allowed just 1 ER in 20 IP with 8 walks and 17 K's. 4 of those walks came in his first start which lasted 4 IP.
I don't have much of a scouting report and I was not able to find any videos, but I found one pre-draft scouting report that had him sitting 88-93 MPH and touching 95-96 MPH. Heath Slatton should be moving up to San Jose for the 2017 season. We'll see if he's in the bullpen or the starting rotation. Either way, he could be a big breakout name by the end of the season.
2015 R: 3-1, 0.79, 22.2 IP, 1.99 BB/9, 9.53 K/9, 8 Saves.
2016 A: 2-4, 2.37, 49.1 IP, 4.20 BB/9, 8.03 K/9, GO/AO= 1.15, 4 Saves.
Heath Slatton was a teammate of Ronnie Jebavy in travel ball at age 10 and again in college at MTSU. He was plagued by high walk rates in college, but the Giants liked his arm strength and drafted him in Round 18. Slatton seemed to be on the Closer track in pro ball until late last season when he was moved into the Augusta rotation. In 5 starts at the end of the season, he allowed just 1 ER in 20 IP with 8 walks and 17 K's. 4 of those walks came in his first start which lasted 4 IP.
I don't have much of a scouting report and I was not able to find any videos, but I found one pre-draft scouting report that had him sitting 88-93 MPH and touching 95-96 MPH. Heath Slatton should be moving up to San Jose for the 2017 season. We'll see if he's in the bullpen or the starting rotation. Either way, he could be a big breakout name by the end of the season.
Sunday, January 1, 2017
DrB's 2016 Giants Top 50 Prospects: #31 Dillon Dobson
Dillon Dobson, 1B/3B. DOB: 8/21/1993. B-L, T-R. 6'1", 220 lbs. Drafted in 2015, Round 23 out of Appalachian St. University.
2016 A: .273/. .328/.465, 27 2B, 5 3B, 13 HR, 7.1 BB%, 22.6 K%, 439 PA.
We are entering Sleeper Territory in the Top 50 list. Dillon Dobson would fit that description. Later round draftee out of a smaller college program. He was a 2B in college. His body type does not fit that position and he was moved to 1B to start the season in Augusta. Later, when Kelvin Beltre got hurt, he filled in at 3B.
Dobson turned in to a solid batting line in a tough hitting environment. On the other hand, he was on the older side for the level and he's now anchored to a corner IF position. I think he has the arm and athleticism to handle 3B which would be an easier route to the majors. There is one video showing him making a nifty play on a shallow flyball down the RF line with a nice strong throw to home to nail a runner who had tagged up at 3B and foolishly tried to turn it into a Sac Fly.
He should move up to San Jose for 2017.
2016 A: .273/. .328/.465, 27 2B, 5 3B, 13 HR, 7.1 BB%, 22.6 K%, 439 PA.
We are entering Sleeper Territory in the Top 50 list. Dillon Dobson would fit that description. Later round draftee out of a smaller college program. He was a 2B in college. His body type does not fit that position and he was moved to 1B to start the season in Augusta. Later, when Kelvin Beltre got hurt, he filled in at 3B.
Dobson turned in to a solid batting line in a tough hitting environment. On the other hand, he was on the older side for the level and he's now anchored to a corner IF position. I think he has the arm and athleticism to handle 3B which would be an easier route to the majors. There is one video showing him making a nifty play on a shallow flyball down the RF line with a nice strong throw to home to nail a runner who had tagged up at 3B and foolishly tried to turn it into a Sac Fly.
He should move up to San Jose for 2017.
DrB's 2017 Giants Top 50 Prospects: #30 Rodolfo Martinez
Rodolfo Martinez, RHP. DOB: 4/4/1994. 6'2", 178 lbs. International FA.
2016 A+: 1-1, 0.88, 30.2 IP, 2.93 BB%, 9.68 K%, 21 Saves.
2016 AA: 0-3, 6.65, 23 IP, 5.87 BB%, 6.65 K%, 3 Saves.
2016 AFL: 0-0, 27.00, 3 IP, 18 BB/9, 6 K/9.
2016 was a tale of two seasons for Rodolfo Martinez. He dominated the California League as the Closer for the San Jose Giants. He was promoted to AA Richmond, usually a more pitching-friendly environment, and the wheels almost immediately fell off. His BB/9 ballooned, his K/9 cratered, he got shelled with regularity. A postseason AFL assignment did not go any better and he was shut down after just 3 IP. His FB, which regularly reached triple digits for San Jose, was reportedly down to the low 90's in the AFL. Gotta think he may be sitting on an injury or else something went way off the rails with his mechanics. We'll see which Rodolfo shows up and where in 2017 if he shows up at all. The ceiling is still there, though.
2016 A+: 1-1, 0.88, 30.2 IP, 2.93 BB%, 9.68 K%, 21 Saves.
2016 AA: 0-3, 6.65, 23 IP, 5.87 BB%, 6.65 K%, 3 Saves.
2016 AFL: 0-0, 27.00, 3 IP, 18 BB/9, 6 K/9.
2016 was a tale of two seasons for Rodolfo Martinez. He dominated the California League as the Closer for the San Jose Giants. He was promoted to AA Richmond, usually a more pitching-friendly environment, and the wheels almost immediately fell off. His BB/9 ballooned, his K/9 cratered, he got shelled with regularity. A postseason AFL assignment did not go any better and he was shut down after just 3 IP. His FB, which regularly reached triple digits for San Jose, was reportedly down to the low 90's in the AFL. Gotta think he may be sitting on an injury or else something went way off the rails with his mechanics. We'll see which Rodolfo shows up and where in 2017 if he shows up at all. The ceiling is still there, though.
Happy New Year!
Oh, and Happy New Year, everybody! Personally, I and my family had a good 2016, although I am alarmed by many things I see in the world. Of course, the Giants season ended as a major downer, so we can all hope for a better 2017 for them and by extension for us, their fans.
DrB's 2017 Giants Top 50 Prospects: #29 Reyes Maronta
Reyes Maronta, RHP. DOB: 1/6/1993. 6'0", 175 lbs. International FA.
2016 A+: 0-3, 2.59, 59 IP, 3.05 BB%, 14.19 K%, 14 Saves.
First things first: I've seen Reyes Maronta pitch in person and he ain't no 175 lbs! My description of him physically is he's a clone of Jean Machi. Maronta generates a high 90's FB with a lot of tailing action out of a high effort delivery. He pairs that up with an average slider and got good results in a full season with High A San Jose. He played setup man to Rodolfo Martinez over the first half of the season then moved up to Closer when Martinez was promoted to Richmond. Maronta should be following him there to start 2017. Given Rodolfo's end-of-season struggles, it would be no surprise to see Reyes Maronta grab the Closer role. Ceiling is probably setup guy in MLB.
2016 A+: 0-3, 2.59, 59 IP, 3.05 BB%, 14.19 K%, 14 Saves.
First things first: I've seen Reyes Maronta pitch in person and he ain't no 175 lbs! My description of him physically is he's a clone of Jean Machi. Maronta generates a high 90's FB with a lot of tailing action out of a high effort delivery. He pairs that up with an average slider and got good results in a full season with High A San Jose. He played setup man to Rodolfo Martinez over the first half of the season then moved up to Closer when Martinez was promoted to Richmond. Maronta should be following him there to start 2017. Given Rodolfo's end-of-season struggles, it would be no surprise to see Reyes Maronta grab the Closer role. Ceiling is probably setup guy in MLB.
DrB's 2016 Giants Top 50 Prospects: #28 Hunter Cole
Hunter Cole, OF. DOB: 10/3/1992. B-R, T-R. 6'1", 195 lbs. Drafted in 2014 Round 26 out of Univ. of Georgia.
2016 AA: .271/.319/.420, 25 2B, 3 3B, 13 HR, 6.0 BB%, 22.4 K%, 513 PA.
2016 AFL: .235/.316/.338, 2B, 2 HR, 10.1 BB%, 21.5 K%, 79 PA.
Hunter Cole does a lot of things kind of average. OK, hitting .271 with 13 dingers in Richmond is probably more above average, but that comes with an average walk rate, average K rate, average speed, maybe above average arm. When you see videos of Hunter Cole hitting, you can see he has surprising power packed into that frame. The problem is, where does he play? He's got the arm for RF, but the lack of speed probably does not play in AT&T Park's RF. He could probably play LF, but is there enough bat there? He apparently does not have the hands to play IF as the Giants tried him at 3B and 2B and moved him to the OF. If he gets the promo to Sacramento for 2017, there might be a call up in his future. If he's back in Richmond, he's getting passed on the depth chart right and left.
2016 AA: .271/.319/.420, 25 2B, 3 3B, 13 HR, 6.0 BB%, 22.4 K%, 513 PA.
2016 AFL: .235/.316/.338, 2B, 2 HR, 10.1 BB%, 21.5 K%, 79 PA.
Hunter Cole does a lot of things kind of average. OK, hitting .271 with 13 dingers in Richmond is probably more above average, but that comes with an average walk rate, average K rate, average speed, maybe above average arm. When you see videos of Hunter Cole hitting, you can see he has surprising power packed into that frame. The problem is, where does he play? He's got the arm for RF, but the lack of speed probably does not play in AT&T Park's RF. He could probably play LF, but is there enough bat there? He apparently does not have the hands to play IF as the Giants tried him at 3B and 2B and moved him to the OF. If he gets the promo to Sacramento for 2017, there might be a call up in his future. If he's back in Richmond, he's getting passed on the depth chart right and left.
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