San Francisco Giants Top 15 Prospects

One of the more improved farm systems in baseball over the last couple of seasons, the Giants have accumulated plenty of high-upside talent through international free agency in particular, with the majority of the talent at the lower levels. A quartet of top 100 prospect bats lead the way, but there are some emergent arms that could be on the way as well.

1. Josuar Gonzalez – SS – (CPX)

Height/Weight: 6’0″, 170  | Bat/Throw: S/R | IFA: $3M – 2025 (SF) | ETA: 2029

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A quick-twitch, switch-hitting shortstop who is expected to stick, Gonzalez was one of the top players in the 2025 IFA cycle and has the upside of an above-average regular at the position. Gonzalez has been banged up in 2026, but has made a smooth transition stateside when he has been on the field.

Hitting

Starting slightly wide and open with his hands rested just above his shoulder, Gonzalez gathers into his backside in rhythm with a hand pump before unleashing a quick, compact stroke. Like most young hitters, he’s still learning how to control his weight shift, fighting the tendency to teeter back forward prematurely, but his quick hands and athleticism still allow him to make plenty of contact.

As he learns to use the ground more effectively, Gonzalez will likely be able to tap into more power, though the profile will be hit over impact. His left-handed swing is comfortably ahead of his right side at this point. He has a good feel for the zone, but is still learning to recognize spin more effectively.

Already popping exit velocities of 109 MPH at 17 years old. In his age-18 season, Gonzalez has continued to showcase advanced swing decisions and a strong feel for the strike zone, helping him walk as much as he has struck out.

Defense/Speed

A plus runner, Gonzalez’s quickness is plenty evident both on the base paths and in the field. His actions are advanced for his age, with soft hands and comfort, throwing on the run from different angles. His arm is above average, and the internal clock is understandably a work in progress, with the tendency to sit back on balls at times, but he has the ingredients to be a plus defender at the position.

Outlook

As is the case with any recent IFA signing, a lot can change in regards to the outlook on the player, but early returns on Gonzales are a relatively high-floor prospect between polish in the box, defensive tools at shortstop, and speed. His right side will need to come along further, as well as the overall hitting mechanics, though he has a solid foundation to build on.

Even though he missed out on a chunk of reps in 2026, Gonzalez is a candidate to move through the Minor Leagues more quickly than his peers with a skill set that should allow him to impact the game in many ways if it all comes together.

2. Jhonny Level – SS – (High-A)

Height/Weight: 5’8″, 185 | Bat/Throw: S/R | IFA: $997,500 – 2023 (SF) | ETA: 2029

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A switch-hitter with good bat speed and intriguing tools, Level has produced at each stop at the lower levels thus far with the defensive ingredients to back things up.

Hitting

A switch-hitter with a good feel to hit from both sides of the plate, Level utilizes different-looking operations from each side. From the left side, Level starts more crouched and open with the bat hanging behind his back shoulder. He gets into a big, rhythmic leg kick as he pulls the nob of the bat down to get his hands into his slot.

Despite the big move, Level controls his lower half well with his upper and lower half working in sync, but it may be more challenging against higher-level competition.

From the right side, Level is more upright, and his hands do not travel as far, but he does still utilize a sizable leg kick. It’s probably not a coincidence that Level has been more productive as a pro from the right side as the mechanics seem far easier to repeat with less variables.

If Level is able to more similarly replicate his right-handed operation from the left side, there could be room for even more consistent production.

His bat speed stands out, especially from the right side, where he has posted above-average exit velocities for his age. He hits the ball harder from the right side, but for right-handed throwers who are switch-hitters, that is not uncommon through the teenage years especially.

Level improved his swing path heading into 2026, helping him hit the ball in the air with authority more consistently without impeding his quality bat-to-ball skills. He can cover pitches in all different locations, with his ability to maneuver the barrel being an asset that will help him as he climbs levels.

There’s a chance for plus hit and average power from both sides of the plate with Level with futher refinement with an offensive skill set that gives him a relatively high floor.

Defense/Speed

A slightly above average runner, Level’s footwork has improved at shortstop, which paired with his hands, actions and arm strength, give him a good chance to stick at the position. The improved first step has translated in his ability to swipe bags as well, looking more efficient in that department as he has gained more reps. Level’s throwing accuracy can be a bit inconsistent at times, but he has the ingredients to be a big league shortstop.

Outlook

It’s still early in the development of Level, but he has hit at every stop and seems to get better each time you check in. Level’s solid tools, well-rounded skill set and advanced feel for the game make him a relatively high-floor prospect with upside of an above-average regular at shortstop. Given his switch-hitting ability and strong arm, he can fall back on a utility role if things stall out a bit.

3. Luis Hernandez – SS – (CPX)

Height/Weight: 5’10″, 170 | Bat/Throw: R/R | IFA: $5M, 2026 (SFG) | ETA: 2029

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A polished teenage prospect who already flashes more pop than his frame would suggest, Hernández skipped the DSL, making his affiliated debut stateside where he immediately impressed.

Hitting

At just 17 years old, Hernández already has such a good feel for his swing and approach in the box. It’s a simple operation, but he uses the ground well to produce frame-defying impact and consistently good angles. Hernandez uses a toe-tap as he coils into his backside, which he holds well, aiding the consistency of his timing and batted ball angles.

Despite shorter levers, Hernández has a knack for generating backspin to all fields, also aiding his power output as the ball just seems to carry off of his bat. Those same levers allow Hernández to be quick and efficient to the ball, rarely getting beat in the zone and handling velocity well. His feel for the zone only adds to the difficulty in striking him out.

How much more Hernández may grow and/or fill out can push his power ceiling higher, but even as things stand now, there seems to be a feasible path to at least average game pop accentuated by a plus hit tool.

Defense/Speed

Hernández’s best tool on the defensive side of things is his plus arm, which paired with his solid hands, give him a solid chance to stick on the left side of the infield even if that means sliding over from shortstop.

Roughly an average runner, there’s some concern that Hernández may ultimately not feature the range necessary to stick at shortstop, but his instincts, fundamentals and arm strength will earn him some runway where he can work to improve his first step and overall footwork.

Outlook

The clear top target in the 2026 IFA class, Hernández has quickly looked as advertised since joining the Giants organization. He has the ingredients to be one of the next quick-rising teenage prospects both from a Minor League level standpoint and prospect rankings. Compared to most teenage prospects, Hernández boasts a high floor, but that does not come at the expense of an exciting ceiling.

4. Bo Davidson – OF – (Double-A)

Height/Weight: 6’2″, 215  | Bat/Throw: L/R | UDFA: $50,000 – 2023 (SF) | ETA: 2027

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A unique story, Davidson played at two different junior colleges with a year off in between before the Giants identified him in the Coastal Plains League.

Davidson offers an intriguing combination of above-average power and speed, breaking out in 2024 between the complex and Low-A, capped by a solid AFL showing. He followed that up by posting a 137 wRC+ between High-A and Double-A in 2025 and after a slow start to 2026, Davidson started to mash through Double-A in June.

Hitting

Starting slightly stacked towards his back side, with his hands relaxed in front of his back shoulder. It’s a simple pre-swing operation, with a moderate stride and a slight pull backwards with his hands. There’s more cohesion to Davidson’s swing now, with his lower half and torso working more in tandem, aiding his timing while looking more under control against spin.

While Davidson has improved against spin, he still struggles to stay back at points. That may be why he starts stacked towards the back side, but he may need to find a move that helps him stay there longer. Davidson increased both his 90th percentile exit velocity by nearly a tick (106.5 MPH) and average exit velocity by a tick and a half (91.5 MPH).

There was somewhat of a wide range in quality of contact in the past due to challenges to stay back on secondaries; Davidson has improved in that regard, raising his quality of contact floor with a 20% increase in hard hit rate against breaking balls.

Even with the hit tool gains, it will be a power-over-hit profile, but there’s enough power to push towards 30 homers if it all works out.

Defense/Speed

As he has gained more reps up the middle, Davidson’s plus speed has translated into good range and the ability to stick in center. The improved reads and athleticism to finish plays (including some impressive robbed home runs) paired with Davidson’s above-average arm should make him an above-average defender. Davidson should be a threat for around 15-20 stolen bases annually.

Outlook

Davidson has improved on both sides of his game, but the ability to provide value in centerfield both helps solidify his floor and raises his ceiling. There’s platoon risk as he has struggled some in left-on-left matchups, though he may improve in that regard with more reps given his unique track.

Plus power for a player who can stick in centerfield is not easy to find, with things ultimately coming down to whether Davidson keeps the whiff in check. He has steadily chipped away at the hit tool concerns, with a chance to crack the Giants Opening Day roster in 2027.

5. Keyner Martinez – RHP – (Low-A)

Height/Weight: 6’1″, 210 | Bat/Throw: R/R | IFA: $10,000, 2023 (SF) | ETA: 2028

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An under-the-radar IFA signing for just $10,000, Martinez broke out in 2025, overpowering hitters in the ACL before sprinting through the finish line at Low-A. Martinez’s stuff has overwhelmed Low-A hitters once again in 2026, but his command challenges have restricted him.

Arsenal

Martinez boasts an electric four-pitch mix, headlined by a 94-97 MPH heater hitter and unique slider. The pitch features some run and ride that plays up from his low three-quarters release, generating plenty of in-zone whiff and chase at the top. It’s also somewhat unique to throw as hard as Martinez does from his angle, making it an even more uncomfortable look for hitters.

His best weapon is a sweeper in the low-80s that is a wipeout pitch. The ride and sweep it features is uncommon, decimating right-handed hitters.

There’s variance in shape, with some breaking more like a traditional sweeper, but on average it features 7 inches of carry and roughly 15 inches of horizontal. The wide range in shapes only adds to the uncomfortable look for hitters, generating elite whiff numbers and strong chase.

Against lefties, Martinez will go to a changeup in the upper 80s that flashes above average with some late fade when he has the feel for it along with a cutter that he will mix in as well.

Outlook

Though we have only seen him at the lower levels, it’s already clear that Martinez will not struggle to miss bats, evident by him pacing the California League in whiffs through the first half of the 2026 season.

Due to his command challenges, there’s a level of reliever risk for Martinez, which, paired with his late-blooming nature, should cause him to be a bit slower of a mover through the Minor Leagues.

There’s no pitcher in the Giants system with a higher ceiling and the bedrock of two comfortably plus pitches gives him the fallback of an effective reliever. Given the lack of innings that Martinez has thrown relative to most 2023 IFA signings, Martinez has time to continue to refine his delivery. With the changeup already flashing as well, there really is middle-rotation upside for Martinez if he can put it together.

6. Jacob Bresnahan – LHP – (High-A)

Height/Weight: 6’3″, 175 | Bat/Throw: L/L | 13th Round (398), 2023 (SF) | ETA: 2028

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Drafted in the 13th round by the Guardians in 2023 before being acquired by the Giants for Alex Cobb in 2024, Bresnahan has always been able to carry his fastball, but has made strides with both his velocity and secondaries, giving him a good shot to land in a rotation.

Arsenal

Bresnahan relies on a high-riding fastball that sits 92-95 MPH with elite carry, averaging 20 inches of induced vertical break from a 5.9 foot release height. As a result, Bresnahan picks up plenty of whiff in the zone and chase above it. He also steals plenty of called strikes at the knees of hitters who expect gravity to do a better job.

His main secondary is a kick change that he will manipulate to look like two different forms of the pitch as he plays with the pressure/grip slightly. It flashes above average, but his inconsistent feel for it results in a low strike rate and sporadic results.

The mid 80s slider has come along as Bresnahan has thrown more innings, featuring a bit more depth than a traditional gyro slider, diving beneath barrels The slider is effective against hitters of both handedness given the way that it tunnels off of the hoppy fastball, taking some pressure off of the changeup on the days that the feel is not completely there.

Outlook

Despite a solid foundation, Bresnahan’s command is relatively shaky and has taken a bit of a step back to open 2026 at High-A Eugene, posting his highest walk rate since joining the Giants organization through the first half. For a pitcher of his archetype, command will be imperative as nothing jumps off the page behind the fastball and he will likely be a guy who is leaning on the fastball heavily anyway.

With his long frame, there’s hope that Bresnahan could find another tick, but his velocity gains paired with the shape already give him a plus heater to build off of. While the command backing up is a bit of a concern, his improved slider really helps his case. Bresnahan has the stuff to

7. Gavin Kilen – SS/2B – (High-A)

Height/Weight: 5’10″, 185  | Bat/Throw: L/R | 1st Round (13), 2025 (SF) | ETA: 2028

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Kilen was one of the best pure hitters in the 2025 draft class with some sneaky pop to pair. Nothing jumps off the page, but Kilen does not have a glaring weakness either.

Hitting

Kilen has a great feel for the barrel, with the ability to both turn around velocity and adjust to pitches in different locations. He features a sizable leg kick that can create some variance in his timing, sometimes landing too early on secondaries with a swing that is more armsy. Even when that is the case, he’s capable of getting bat to ball at an above-average clip, but there’s not as much behind his swing.

While the raw power and bat speed remain around average, his natural ability to get the ball in the air projects him to be a doubles machine — a stat he’s regularly hovered around the top of in the Northwest League–while squeezing out around 10-15 homers per year.

The swing decisions haven’t been quite as good as they were when he dominated the SEC in his draft year, showcasing a good feel for the strike zone, but struggling to lay off of spin. The chase rate climbs from the low 20s vs. fastballs to around 35% against secondaries.

He has actually been more productive against left-handed pitching as a pro, helping his case as an everyday bat.

Defense/Speed

Roughly an average runner, Kilen has been given plenty of run at shortstop, but projects as a second baseman given his fringy range and actions. He looks more comfortable at second base, where the defense should be at least average for the position. He can survive at short in spurts off of his solid hands and instincts, but will likely give way to a superior defender.

Outlook

Kilen is a floor-over-ceiling prospect who has looked as advertised in his first pro season. If Kilen can prove to be an above-average defender at second base, it will significantly improve his outlook, as the path to 3+ WAR would be nearly impossible to picture otherwise.

His ability to hit left-handed pitching helps his case as an everyday second baseman, with some pressure on the hit tool to completely translate at the highest level. Kilen likely projects somewhere in-between a second division regular and average regular at second base.

8. Joe Whitman – LHP – (Triple-A)

Height/Weight: 6’3″, 210 | Bat/Throw: L/L | 2nd Round (69), 2023 (SF) | ETA: 2026

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A second round pick in 2023, Whitman turned in a couple of mediocre seasons before seeing his stuff tick up in 2026, with breakout results to follow.

Arsenal

A four-pitch mix, Whitman’s fastball jumped by more than a tick and he made a slight adjustment to his delivery that has his stuff playing up across the board. He lowered his arm angle slightly, which seems to be a more natural throw for him as Whitman is not only throwing harder, but is commanding his stuff better.

The fastball now sits 92-95 MPH, with some more perceived ride from his slightly more closed and horizontal release. The improved command of the pitch as well helps it play like at least an average fastball now. His slider is his best pitch, generating a high whiff rate and frequent weak contact.

Hitters struggle to differentiate the pitch out of his hand and Whitman has the feel to manipulate it to be more gyro and harder or a bit bigger with some more sweep.

Whitman will also mix in a changeup that flashes above average, with good arm-side fade and a much improved feel for it, upping his strike rate on the pitch by 10% through the first half of 2026. It looks the part of a solid third offering. He has also added an upper 80s cutter that has become an effective bridge pitch.

Outlook

Whitman’s improved stuff and command have pushed his outlook from depth arm to a potential back-end starter. After featuring a fastball that was absolutely tee’d off on to the tune of an OPS north of 1.000 in 2025, Whitman actually has a fastball that he can throw in the zone with some confidence only allowing one homer on his heater through his first 15 starts of the 2026 season on the pitch, including 5 PCL starts.

A bit more consistency with the changeup would help Whitman’s chances of landing as a No. 5 starter or even an average No. 4. His overall command has been well above average in 2026, helping provide optimism that he can land somewhere in that range.

9. Dakota Jordan – OF – (High-A)

Height/Weight: 6’2″, 215  | Bat/Throw: R/R | 4th Round (116), 2024 (SF) | ETA: 2028

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Huge tools is the name of the game for Jordan, who is also still working to prove that he can hit enough for them to translate.

Hitting

Starting with his hands high and his weight stacked towards his backside, Jordan utilizes a slow-building leg kick that gathers his front knee just about over his back knee as he pulls his hands downward. There’s a good amount of moving parts that can make it difficult to consistently be on time and under control, but he is able to compete with his athleticism.

The bat speed is comfortably plus, with both the quickness and strength to produce big-time exit velocities, boasting a 90th percentile exit velocity of 109 MPH and max exit velocity of 117 MPH at High-A.

The contact rate hovering around 65% and strikeout rate around 30% is the concern and while he will likely always have a fair amount of whiff in his game, even slight improvements bat-to-ball-wise could be enough if he is able to be more selective at the plate.

The swing decisions are marginally better from his 2025 season and there is surely more raw impact and air pull ability, aiding Jordan’s easy plus game power upside. It will just all come down to whether he can hit enough, with Double-A surely set to be a good test.

Defense/Speed

An above-average runner, Jordan has improved his reads and routes in centerfield to at least the average territory, which is enough when paired with his closing speed to be average in centerfield. His above-average arm helps his defensive case and would play nicely in a corner as well. After not running much in college, Jordan is an effective base stealer, getting to his top speed quickly for a player of his size.

Outlook

There’s no doubting that Jordan has a high ceiling, but the floor is concerning as well given his history of swing and miss. He’s a player where age may be less relevant given his multi-sport background and the rawness of his game entering pro ball, so the age-to-level criticism may not be as fair with Jordan, who the Giants are likely to go station to station with.

It’s a coveted power/speed combo and the defensive improvements help Jordan’s case as a guy who could land as a flashy fourth outfielder if the hit tool stalls, but he remains a high-risk, high-reward prospect with data points that stack the odds against him.

10. Carson Whisenhunt – LHP – (MLB)

Height/Weight: 6’3″, 210 | Bat/Throw: L/L | 2nd Round (66), 2022 (SF) | ETA: 2025

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Whisenhunt made a brief big league debut in 2025, where he provided some flashes, but struggled with free passes and some long balls. The elite changeup is his calling card; he has just been trying to sharpen the offerings around it.

Arsenal

Whisenhunt mostly uses a three-pitch mix, headlined by his 70-grade changeup — one of the best individual pitches in all of minor league baseball. The low 80s pitch features late fade and breaks that are hard to pick up out of Whisenhunt’s hand, generating tons of whiff within the zone and chase.

The rest of his mix is considerably less exciting with a fastball that sits in the low 90s, touching the mid 90s with a relatively flat shape. A slight uptick in the first half of 2026 has been encouraging, but he has struggled at times to maintain improved velocity over the course of a season.

The slider is being thrown a bit harder and looks like an average third pitch with gyro action in the mid 80s, helping to take some pressure off of the changeup. He will flip in a curveball to steal strikes on occasion.

Outlook

Due to the changeup being his lone weapon, he is dependent on execution to succeed. The slight improvements of his fastball and slider help his case, but his fringy command is a drawback.

Being that his only plus pitch is an offering that is most useful against hitters of opposite-handedness, Whisenhunt produces reverse, making it harder to envision a relief fallback as a potential left-on-left option. If the command can improve, Whisenhunt can land as a back-end rotation piece, but he currently looks the part of a fringe No. 5 starter.

11. Parks Harber – OF – (Double-A)

Height/Weight: 5’11″, 195  | Bat/Throw: L/L | 3rd Round (85), 2025 (SF) | ETA: 2028

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Harber is a right-handed bat who made his way to the Giants in the Camilo Doval trade with the New York Yankees. His blend of patience, power, and enough bat-to-ball has led to him mashing at every stop, including a strong showing with the big league club in Spring Training ahead of the 2026 season.

He utilizes a smaller leg-lift to generate most of his power but can struggle against spin, seeing his contact rate drop by nearly 20% against secondaries in general. He could unlock more power by getting into his pull side more.

Harber isn’t the greatest athlete and does not run necessarily well. The Giants have given him more reps in the outfield where he is looking increasingly comfortable and could at least be passable. A move to first base would make the most sense, but that spot will be held down by Bryce Eldridge and Rafael Devers for the better part of a decade. 

Harber has already outperformed expectations as an undrafted prospect out of Georgia and North Carolina and looks like a good piece in the return for Doval — who has struggled with the Yankees. Many underestimate his profile due to his elevated age for most levels, but it’s hard to deny a .957 OPS, 156 wRC+, and virtually every other offensive stat he’s posted since joining the Giants organization.

12. Argenis Cayama – RHP – (Low-A)

Height/Weight: 6’0″, 205 | Bat/Throw: R/R | IFA: $147,500, 2024 (SF) | ETA: 2029

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Cayama features a four-pitch mix that relies more on tactical pitch usage and command as opposed to pure stuff. He throws both a four-seamer and a two-seamer that have continued to slightly increase and are now in the 92-95 mph range.

His best secondary is a tight slider that sits in the low-80s that leads to the most swing-and-miss in his arsenal. A fading changeup rounds out the repertoire but will have to become more reliable and consistent to become a true weapon. He generates a good combination of whiff and weak contact with a ground ball rate north of 50% at Low-A. 

For a teenage prospect that is roughly two years into pitching professionally, Cayama possesses an advanced feel to pitch. In five starts across the month of April, Cayama walked just one batter, filling up the zone while generating strong whiff numbers at Low-A.

He’s able to easily repeat his low-maintenance delivery which should help him continue to pitch deeper into games as he continues to climb levels. Continuing to build his arm up as a full-time hurler will be important as he struggled after a late-season promotion to San Jose in 2025.

Cayama was one of the most exciting names in the ACL a year ago and while he lacks physical projection or raw stuff, his ultimate outlook will depend on how much strength and velocity comes as he continues to mature.

When he is sitting 92-95 mph, he can be dominant but is more susceptible when the velocity starts to dip later in outings. If the changeup can become more consistent alongside some more sustainable velocity, Cayama could be a quality back-end starter.

13. Blade Tidwell – RHP – (MLB)

Height/Weight: 6’3″, 245 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 2nd Round (52), 2022 (NYM) | ETA: 2025

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Acquired from the Mets in last year’s Tyler Rogers trade, Tidwell was a relief option for the big-league club early in the year but has returned to being stretched out as a starter since early May in Triple-A Sacramento.

The righty hurls a four-seamer the majority of the time alongside a sinker that both sit between 93-97 occasionally touching 98-99. His best pitch is a sweeper that lives in the low-to-mid 80s with some late action. The repertoire is rounded out by a harder high-80s slider that looks above average, a mediocre changeup and an ultra-rare curveball.

He’s improved in the strike-throwing department since the deal, which has rejuvenated his projection as a starter. He does, however, have a relatively safe fallback as a high-leverage reliever with an arsenal built to handle righties and velocity that will likely tick closer to the upper 90s in short spurts.

14. Trevor Cohen – OF – (High-A)

Height/Weight: 5’11″, 195  | Bat/Throw: L/L | 3rd Round (85), 2025 (SF) | ETA: 2028

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Cohen was Buster Posey’s third-round pick a year ago and perfectly fits the mold of players San Francisco has tried to bring into their system since the introduction of the new regime.

The 22-year-old is a left-handed outfielder with good bat-to-ball skills and a contact-oriented approach, walking as much as he has struck out at the lower levels. He likes to go the other way, which exaggerates his extreme lack of in-game power as he has some sneaky raw pop otherwise (89 MPH average EV).

His offensive ceiling could be raised significantly if he can find a way to pull the ball in the air a bit more.

Cohen’s a plus runner with strong instincts and projects as a slightly above-average defender, capable of manning all three spots. He’ll grade out much better in a corner but possesses solid arm strength and is a good enough athlete to handle center. He profiles as a fourth outfield type who could move through the Minor Leagues quickly.

15. Drew Cavanaugh – C – (MLB)

Height/Weight: 6’0″, 220  | Bat/Throw: S/R | 17th Round (510), 2023 (SF) | ETA: 2026

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Cavanaugh was a seventeenth-round pick out of Florida Southern a few years ago, which has made his rise over the last year and a half a scouting win for San Francisco.

Behind the plate, Cavanaugh has strong hands and is a decent athlete. Unfortunately, he moves around too much at times, which has hindered his ability to be an above-average framer. He also lacks a strong arm but manages the running game thanks to his athleticism and quick release.

After dealing with some nagging injuries in 2024, the left-handed hitting 24-year-old completely broke out last year, helping him see time at four different levels.

Despite really struggling between the two levels in 2025, Cavanaugh has absolutely mashed between Double and Triple-A this year, slashing .329/.464/.573 with a 173 wRC+.  He doesn’t possess overwhelming tools at the plate, but it’s hard to deny the numbers he’s put together since the start of 2025.

He’s done a nice job of dropping the swing-and-miss while raising his barrel rate from 2.9% in 2025 to 11.1% in Triple-A this year. His well-rounded toolset at the plate provides a safe floor as a high-quality major league backup but with legitimate question marks in San Francisco’s catching room long-term, him becoming the team’s starter wouldn’t be the most surprising outcome.

Other Names to Watch

Jonah Cox – OF – (MLB)

Initially tracking as an ideal speedy, defense-oriented late-game substitution, Cox completely revamped his profile with an unexpected Double-A breakout, where he put together some of the best numbers in the minors.

In 183 plate appearances for Richmond, he hit .400 with a 1.097 OPS and six homers while dropping the strikeout rate around 5.5% in one of the harder leagues to hit in.

A clear change in approach appears to be the biggest explanation for Cox’s breakout start to 2026 but the advanced numbers still aren’t necessarily impressive. His elite production earned him a rare, two-level promotion, skipping Triple-A and heading straight to the show.

While he still doesn’t profile as an everyday bat, Cox has raised his projection and now looks like someone who could carve out a decent career as a fourth outfielder.

Luis De La Torre – LHP – (High-A)

De La Torre features a sinker/four-seam combo that sits around 93-95 mph and tops out around 96-97 mph. He relies heavily on a three-quarters slot that gives him some strong carry on the fastball, which leads to some strong whiff numbers.

The rest of his mix includes a curveball, slider, and changeup — which is rarely thrown. The slider holds a sweepier shape while the curveball is his most effective option and plays extremely well off of the heater. 

If his stuff holds up deeper into games, De La Torre flashes a mid-rotation ceiling, but serious stamina concerns significantly hinder his outlook. Thanks to limited durability and a lack of a changeup, the 22-year-old is positioning himself as a high-leverage bullpen piece or a long relief option who can get through a few innings.

Carlos Gutierrez – OF – (High-A)

Gutierrez is a left-handed hitter with advanced contact skills, an impressive feel to hit, and fairly strong pitch recognition. He utilizes a high hand load but can sometimes find himself tardy on high fastballs.

His swing produces high contact rates but below-average power, often driving line drives or fly balls up the middle and to the opposite field. Since a promotion to High-A, he has added a bit of thump, though his batting average has dropped in tandem.

While not an explosive athlete, Gutierrez is a slightly above-average runner who’s displayed strong feel on the basepaths and some encouraging stolen base numbers between Low and High-A.

Defensively, he has mostly played in the outfield corners, where he projects as at least an average defender. He’s not a natural fit up the middle, but is a good enough athlete to be fine in emergencies. 

After dealing with injuries early in his professional career, Gutierrez profiles as a slightly undersized bat who lacks the signature over-the-fence impact expected of a regular corner outfielder, but consistently puts together quality at-bats.

Thanks to his plate discipline and advanced bat-to-ball skills, he projects pretty safely as a major league bench piece or fourth/fifth outfielder with the upside of an average regular if he can tap into slightly more power closer to a hypothetical debut.

Lorenzo Meola – SS/2B – (Low-A)

Coming out of Stetson in the fourth round of last year’s draft, Meola is a strong defensive shortstop with all the tools to lock down a strong grade up the middle. Offensively, it’s a question if he’ll show enough to become a real big-leaguer. 

While there’s some sneaky pop and exit velocities within the swing, a pull-happy approach leaves him extremely vulnerable to secondaries and weak contact. His best success comes when he’s looking to drive the ball into the gaps as opposed to completely selling out for power.

Ultimately, the defense gives him a relatively safe floor as a bench piece with higher projections depending on how much the bat can come along.

Jesus Rodriguez – C/OF – (MLB)

Acquired from the Yankees in last year’s Camilo Doval trade, the 24-year-old utility player already debuted at the big-league level while seeing time behind the plate, in the corners, and at second base.

Offensively, he sets up extremely open and utilizes some elite bat control that has led to some extremely impressive strikeout numbers in the minors. While there are some issues with the approach that limit his overall amount of damage, his specific offensive strengths and the ability to play a handful of positions at a relatively average rate make him a likely bench piece.

However, with this regime’s fixation on hitting for average and not striking out, if he can run into a few more long balls, he could turn into an everyday piece.

Carlos De La Rosa – LHP – (CPX)

De La Rosa was a young arm showcasing some exciting stuff in the Dominican Summer League when the Giants snagged him as part of the return for Camilo Doval from the Yankees.

The southpaw is an exciting yet raw arm who has had mixed results at the Arizona complex this year. De La Rosa utilizes his four-seam/sinker that sits between 92-95 and touches 96 mph alongside a slider as his main secondary. He’ll occasionally whip out a cutter and curveball to round out his arsenal.

He’s relatively smaller with an extremely unique arm action, which has hindered his long-term projection as a starter. Thanks to the stuff at a young age, there’s some upside here as a late-inning reliever in his future.

Victor Bericoto – OF – (MLB)

Bericoto really put his name on San Francisco’s radar after putting together the best spring training of virtually any Giant. He’s had some strong showings in the minors, including a 27 home run campaign between Low-A and Double-A in 2023, but has dealt with injuries over the past few years.

Thanks to a relatively toolsy profile — highlighted by his raw power and strong arm in the outfield —he earned a promotion to the big leagues in May, where he’s had some bright moments. While there are some limitations on his ultimate ceiling, he could absolutely carve out a role as a fourth outfielder or on the short side of a platoon thanks to his ability to run into some semi-consistent power.