[Mick]

If you are interested in the Giants farm system, Roger Munter’s blog etc is well worth the price.  “There R Giants” is, I think, what he calls it.  But google him to be sure. 

He is currently doing his positional analysis of the entire system. From the Big Club though the Ariz Development Leagues.  It’s good stuff. He is a Giant’s lifer fan wise. But he does not seem to let that get in the way of his analysis.

Munter made an interesting point that the Giants' propensity to draft college athletes means that they miss out on development for young players, since they're getting them when they're 21 or 22.

Best quote of the below link:

"So those are the things I’d suggest you look for. A turn towards more high school picks, greater prioritization of athleticism and physicality or the ability to get guys stronger and more physical, along with a stronger emphasis on big velo pitchers would help the club enhance its prospect reputation going forward, because those are the players who tend to make up a large portion of Top 100 lists."

"Welcome to 2025!" Edition of the Free For All Mailbag, Vol. I

Most interesting disconnect: the Giants have a poorly-rated minor league organization, and if it weren't for Bryce Eldridge, they'd be a solid #30. At the same time, in the recent Rule 5 minor league draft, the Giants had more players selected than the Dodgers (six versus five). He also thinks the Giants wanted to keep Julio Rodriguez.

Per Roger, most underrated Giants minor leaguer is Juan Sanchez, based on his conversations with other teams' scouts. Was 4-0 in last year's AAA with a 3.93 ERA, superb for the PCL. But he had Tommy John surgery and he's 24 and tiny (5'9"). Maybe he's John Franco... Others were 18 year old Argenis Cayama (2.59 ERA in fall ball) and Josh Bostick, 4.98 ERA in the PCL.

[Mick]

If you are interested in the Giants farm system, Roger Munter’s blog etc is well worth the price.  “There R Giants” is, I think, what he calls it.  But google him to be sure. 

He is currently doing his positional analysis of the entire system. From the Big Club though the Ariz Development Leagues.  It’s good stuff. He is a Giant’s lifer fan wise. But he does not seem to let that get in the way of his analysis.

Munter made an interesting point that the Giants' propensity to draft college athletes means that they miss out on development for young players, since they're getting them when they're 21 or 22.

Best quote of the below link:

"So those are the things I’d suggest you look for. A turn towards more high school picks, greater prioritization of athleticism and physicality or the ability to get guys stronger and more physical, along with a stronger emphasis on big velo pitchers would help the club enhance its prospect reputation going forward, because those are the players who tend to make up a large portion of Top 100 lists."

"Welcome to 2025!" Edition of the Free For All Mailbag, Vol. I

Most interesting disconnect: the Giants have a poorly-rated minor league organization, and if it weren't for Bryce Eldridge, they'd be a solid #30. At the same time, in the recent Rule 5 minor league draft, the Giants had more players selected than the Dodgers (six versus five). He also thinks the Giants wanted to keep Julio Rodriguez.

Per Roger, most underrated Giants minor leaguer is Juan Sanchez, based on his conversations with other teams' scouts. Was 4-0 in last year's AAA with a 3.93 ERA, superb for the PCL. But he had Tommy John surgery and he's 24 and tiny (5'9"). Maybe he's John Franco... Others were 18 year old Argenis Cayama (2.59 ERA in fall ball) and Josh Bostick, 4.98 ERA in the PCL.