Giants Catcher Hector Sanchez Forces His Way Into San Francisco’s Plans
Hector Sanchez, C, San Francisco Giants – Coming into 2011 Hector Sanchez was a bit of an afterthought in the catcher pecking order in the Giants system with Buster Posey firmly entrenched in San Fran and Tommy Joseph being the new kid on the block (even though he was coming off a poor first season). [...]
Prospect Video: Kyle Vazquez, P, San Francisco Giants
Prospect video and thoughts on San Francisco Giants farmhand Kyle Vazquez.
Prospect Video: Zack Wheeler, SP, San Francisco Giants
Former San Francisco Giants first round pick Zack Wheeler struggled during his start, but still cemented himself as one of the best pitching prospects I’ve ever had the opportunity to scout in person.
Scouting Notes: Chris Dominguez, 3B, San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants third base prospect Chris Dominguez was ranked the 25th best prospect i the “Sally” by Baseball America. Does he deserve it?
Scouting Report: Hector Sanchez, C, San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants catching prospect Hector Sanchez spent the 2010 season splitting time behind the dish with former second round pick Tommy Joseph. In comparing both young catchers tool-for-tool, Sanchez held an advantage over Joseph in all areas except raw power leaving him the better all-around prospect. However, Sanchez is not without flaws as his physical conditioning and receiving skills are weak areas which require serious attention. The potential is there for him to be a big leaguer, but Sanchez will continue to be little more than an interesting sleeper until he develops are more professional approach.
Scouting Report: Tommy Joseph, C, San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants prospect Tommy Joseph entered the 2010 season with helium having been considered by some to have the best high school power bat in the entire 2009 draft class. After a season in which he posted a .236/.290/.401 line, Joseph’s prospect stock has taken a hit. With sixteen home runs, it’s difficult to question his power, but what about his all-around game? Having played more than half the season as an 18-year old in full season baseball, what can San Francisco Giants prospect followers expect in 2011 and beyond?
Game Report: Zack Wheeler, P, San Francisco Giants
With a heat index of 99 degrees and in the midst of a 9-0 ballgame, my only thoughts were of heading home and cooling off. However, I wasn’t sure if it was Zack Wheeler’s night to pitch, but suspected it might be due to his throwing every third game. As I became more antsy, I [...]
Game Report: Ehire Adrianza, SS, San Francisco Giants
Ehire Adrianza (0-3, 2 BB) – Prior to the 2009 season, Ehire Adrianza received significant prospect buzz as a Latin American shortstop prospect primed for a break out campaign. Due to a slow start, he became more of an afterthought than premium talent which tempered my expectations prior to watching him play. Why not use [...]
Game Report: Francisco Peguero, OF, San Francisco Giants
Francisco Peguero (0-5, 1 K) – At 20, Francisco Peguero posted a .285/.330/.393 line across two levels while swiping 25 bags in 29 attempts during the 2008 season. Currently scheduled for short season baseball once again, Peguero lasted only 25 at bats in the Sally before being demoted. While a .280/.333/.320 line isn’t a horrendous [...]
Game Report: Kelvin Marte, SP, San Francisco Giants
Kelvin Marte – (3 1/3 IP, O ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 4 K) – Listed as a 6’0″ righty on many sites, I was a bit surprised to see a small, lefty take the mound for the GreenJackets. Information on Marte is hard to find, but his 2.53 ERA over two levels in 2008 [...]