2012 Giants Organizational Report--Top Prospects & Minor League Standouts

2012 San Francisco Giants--Top 10 Prospects: September Update

1. Gary Brown (CF) Richmond-AA

2012 Stats: .279 AVG/7 HR/42 RBI/33 SB
Profile: Didn't match organizational expectations in 2012 after breakout season last year for San Jose (A), but still managed a solid second-half and finished with 30-plus steals for the second year in a row. Projects as a leadoff hitter with plus speed and plus skills defensively. Power will never be exceptional but shows flashes and can get streaky--could consistently hit .270-.300 because of high contact rate and pressure he puts on defenses with his speed.

2. Kyle Crick (RHP) Augusta-A

2012 Stats: (7-6) 2.51 ERA/111.1 IP/128 K/75 H/1.28 WHIP
Profile: Selected in the second-round of the 2011 draft by the Giants, a Texas high school product. Multi-sport athlete who also starred as football player in high school--strong, sturdy build. Consistent low to mid 90s fastball with life, could be dominant if secondary pitches develop. Only allowed 75 hits in more than 111 innings pitched, struck out more than a batter per frame. Has time to develop, could get a bump to high-A San Jose in 2013.

3. Adam Duvall (3B) San Jose-A

2012 Stats: .258 AVG/30 HR/100 RBI/.487 SLG
Profile: Late-round draft steal by the Giants out of Louisville has done nothing but hit since being signed. Launched 30 home runs in 2012 to lead Single-A and was 11 more than any other Giants minor leaguer. Also hit 22 home runs last season for Augusta, has amassed 187 RBIs in two seasons for the Giants (A) affiliates. With Pablo Sandoval entrenched at third base, Duvall may have to find another spot on the diamond for his bat to play in San Francisco.

4. Joe Panik (SS) San Jose-A

2012 Stats: .297 AVG/7 HR/76 RBI/.368 OBP
Profile: Offensive-minded shortstop with a line-drive approach. Former first-round draft pick of the Giants in 2011 out of St. Johns University. Defensive skills remain in question but if he can stick at shortstop, Panik could press Brandon Crawford for the major league job as soon as 2013. If moved to second, Panik could still be the future replacement of Marco Scutaro and/or Ryan Theriot.

5. Chris Stratton (RHP) Salem-Keiser-R

2012 Stats: (0-1) 2.76 ERA/16.1 IP/16 K/14 H/1.47 WHIP
Profile: Giants 2012 first-round pick out of Mississippi State, joins Zack Wheeler, Madison Bumgarner, Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as pitchers the Giants have selected with their first-round choice. Projects as an innings eater with strikeout stuff--likely closer to the big leagues than Crick or Blackburn because of collegiate polish.

6. Clayton Blackburn (RHP) San Jose-A

2012 Stats: (8-4) 2.54 ERA/131.1 IP/143 K/116 H/1.04 WHIP
Profile: A 16th round draft pick in 2011, Blackburn has turned heads in his first season in San Jose, posting impressive strikeout numbers to go along with one of the best WHIPs in the minors. He's only 19, so there's no rush for Blackburn to get to the big leagues--giving the Giants another arm they can properly develop in their minor league system. Both Crick and Blackburn will be interesting projects for the Giants to observe as they await contract resolutions with Tim Lincecum in 2013. If they both continue their success, San Francisco may be more willing to let Lincecum go to the highest bidder in free agency if they are hesitant about a long-term contract.

7. Chris Heston (RHP) Richmond-AA

2012 Stats: (9-8) 2.54 ERA/148.2 IP/135 K/124 H/1.10 WHIP
Profile: Not an overpowering arm, but consistently gets outs with a good sinker. Projects as a middle of the rotation starter who gets groudballs and forces contact. Great command--doesn't beat himself with the walk. Among the minor league leaders in ERA for (AA) in 2012. Will likely start 2013 in  Fresno (AAA) and could compete with Eric Hacker for spot starts.  Another solid season in the minor leagues in 2013 would force the Giants to give Heston serious rotation consideration.

8. Francisco Peguero (OF) Fresno-AAA

2012 Stats: .272 AVG/5 HR/68 RBI/10 3B
Profile: Toolsy outfielder has shown flashes of being special but has battled injuries and inconsistency. Made major league debut for San Francisco on August 25, 2012 but was unable to record a hit in his first seven at-bats. Shows a plus arm in the outfield, above average defensive skills. Needs to impress soon--turned 24 in 2012 and has to battle Hunter Pence, Angel Pagan, Gregor Blanco and Gary Brown, who will likely begin 2013 on the doorstep in Fresno (AAA).

9. Heath Hembree (RHP) Fresno-AAA

2012 Stats: (1-1) 4.19 ERA/15 SV/1.16 WHIP
Profile: Flamethrowing closer could be the future replacement of Brian Wilson. Was bumped from San Jose (A) to Fresno (AAA), where his numbers were very pedestrian. Did manage 15 saves and held opponents to a .207 batting average. Will get a look in spring training from the Giants to serve a bullpen role--could be late-inning insurance if Wilson's injury doesn't heal on time.

10. Roger Kieschnick (OF) Fresno-AAA

2012 Stats: .306 AVG/16 HR/40 RBI/.980 OPS
Profile: Was having a breakout season in Fresno (AAA) before an injury robbed most of his second-half. Former USA National Team star who also played college ball at Texas Tech. Related to former major leaguer Brooks Kieschnick. May have been in the Giants plans before his injury, but will have to compete with Peguero and Brown for spots on the roster in spring training. Could be a sleeper to replace Melky Cabrera in left field if he isn't re-signed.

Stock Rising:

*Ricky Oropesa (1B) San Jose-A--Key Stat: 98 RBIs

*Brock Bond (2B) Fresno-AAA--Key Stat: .332 AVG

*Ryan Lollis (OF) Fresno-AAA--Key Stat: .300 AVG

*Jesus Galindo (OF) Augusta-A--Key Stat: 40 SB

 

Key Departures:

*Tommy Joseph (C-1B)--Traded to Philadelphia Phillies with Nate Shierholtz for Hunter Pence
*Charlie Culberson (2B)--Traded to Colorado Rockies for Marco Scutaro
*Ryan Verdugo (P)--Traded to Kansas City Royals with Jonathan Sanchez for Melky Cabrera

Andres Torres, Ramon Ramirez dealt to the New York Mets for outfielder Angel Pagan

Needing additional depth in an uncertain outfield situation, the San Francisco Giants acquired centerfielder Angel Pagan from the New York Mets during Tuesday's winter meetings for Andres Torres and Ramon Ramirez.
Pagan becomes the second outfielder San Francisco has traded for this offseason, following a trade in November that brought in Melky Cabrera who will likely start in center field.
Statistically speaking, Pagan provides little offensive upside over Torres but carries less of an injury risk--something that General Manager Brian Sabean needed to address considering the health of the outfield at the end of last season.
Outfielders such as Torres, Cody Ross, Nate Shierholtz and Aubrey Huff all missed time with injury last season, forcing the Giants to count on career journeymen like Justin Christian down the stretch for offense.
The upside that Pagan does provide is his ability to play all three outfield positions capably, as he enters the 2012 season with a career fielding percentage of .983 splitting time between left, right and centerfield.
As a right fielder, Pagan has played in 90 games and more than 530 innings without committing a single error--an asset that could considerably help the Giants defensively considering the design of their ballpark.
But Pagan's production at the plate the last two seasons may be what enticed Sabean to pull the trigger-- a stat line that has yielded back-to-back seasons of at least 30 steals and an on-base percentage better than .320 in each.
With the trade, Torres now has an opportunity to at least compete for a starting position in centerfield for the Mets, an opportunity that may have eluded him in San Francisco after Sabean brought in Cabrera in November.
Ramirez will also serve an important role for New York, leaving a crowded bullpen in San Francisco for a much less slated pen for the Mets.
It's likely Sabean has one or two other moves still up his sleeve, but expect the Giants to continue to make small acquisitions in areas of need rather than splurge on a blockbuster free-agent.

Angel Pagan (Career Statistics)
At-Bats: 1809
Batting Average: .279
Home Runs: 33
RBIs: 209
SBs: 95
OBP: .331

Best Season: (2010--NYM)
At-Bats: 633
Batting Average: .290
Home Runs: 11
RBIs: 69
SBs: 36
OBP: .340

Last Season (2011--NYM)
At-Bats: 532
Batting Average: .262
Home Runs: 7
RBIs: 56
SBs: 32
OBP: .322

Giants trade Jonathan Sanchez to Kansas City for outfielder Melky Cabrera

Looking to add another outfielder and potential leadoff hitter, San Francisco acquired Melky Cabrera from the Royals earlier today in exchange for starting pitcher Jonathan Sanchez.
Cabrera is coming off of a 2011 season that saw the 27-year old post career offensive numbers across the board. His .305 average, 18 home runs, 87 RBIs and 20 stolen bases were all career bests for Cabrera, who departs Kansas City after just one season.
Trading Sanchez is a strong indication that the Giants have faith in either Barry Zito or Eric Surkamp to win the fifth and final spot in the rotation in 2012.
After going 13-9 with a 3.06 ERA in 2011 for the world champion Giants, Sanchez posted a  4-7 record and a 4.26 ERA in 2011 for San Francisco before ending up on the disabled list for most of the second half.
With a no-hitter already on his resume, Sanchez undoubtedly has the tools to pitch well at the major league level but has battled control issues for most of his young career (5.9 BB per nine innings in 2011).
A change of scenery may be the best fit for Sanchez, as he goes to a rebuilding Kansas City team that is loaded with young talent and looking to contend down the road as their prospects develop.
Dealing Cabrera to the Giants was another step towards the future in Kansas City, opening up the center field job for top prospect Lorenzo Cain who will likely step in as the leadoff hitter for the Royals in 2012.
The Giants also sent minor league pitcher Ryan Verdugo to the Royals along with Sanchez to complete the deal, carving even deeper into what used to be a strength of the minor league organization.
Verdugo joins a long list of Giants pitching prospects who were traded in 2011 as San Francisco made an attempt to go for their second straight division title.
Young arms like Zack Wheeler, Henry Sosa and now Verdugo have all now been traded, transforming the Giants minor league pitching depth from one of the best in the league to one that has few top prospects remaining.
The worst part may be if the Giants are unable to sign free agent outfielder Carlos Beltran and/or infielder Jeff Keppinger, who were both acquired before the deadline for Wheeler and Sosa respectively.
Trading for Cabrera may be a hint that Beltran isn't in the Giants price range for 2012 and beyond, which would mean Wheeler was sent to the Mets for two months of Beltran's services if he does in fact sign with another team.
The acquisition of Cabrera also means that fellow center fielder Grady Sizemore may no longer be in the Giants plans as had been rumored, unless Cabrera is moved to a corner outfield position which isn't out of the realm of possibility.

Giants Hot Stove: Free Agent Chatter

Don't expect San Francisco to pony up for one of the marquee free agents available this winter unless they are somehow able to restructure or reload the long-term money commitments to Barry Zito, Aubrey Huff and Aaron Rowand (who will be getting paid the remainder of his contract in 2012 despite no longer being on the roster). High-dollar candidates such as Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder and Jose Reyes will all seek $100+ million dollar contracts that will keep them under contract for years to come--numbers that are almost certainly out of general manager Brian Sabean's price range. Instead look for the Giants to go after short-term fixes at positions of need such as center field and shortstop while they await the arrival of highly regarded prospects like center fielder Gary Brown and shortstop Joe Panik. Here are a few free agents that could be on  San Francisco's radar this off season.

(CF) Grady Sizemore
A former All-Star and gold-glove award winner, Sizemore has battled an array of injuries the past few seasons that have prevented him from repeating the success he had early in his career.
There is little doubt that Sizemore has the ability, but two consecutive years of sub-par play have greatly reduced his market value and was enough to convince Cleveland to let him walk.
Sizemore would be a great fit in San Francisco if healthy and doesn't come with the risk factor of making a mistake by committing to a long contract.
It's easy to forget after his recent struggles that Sizemore was once a player who hit more than 20 home runs and stole more than 20 bases for four consecutive seasons from 2005-2008.
Buster Olney of ESPN has reported that Sizemore wants a one-year contract that will allow him to re-establish his market value by having a good season for whatever team he lands with.
His price tag is at an all-time low and it may be the perfect time for the Giants to "buy low" this off season, while hoping to "sell high" if Sizemore does in fact return to form in 2012.
Signing Sizmore would also allow the Giants to give their top prospect Gary Brown more time in the minors, allowing him to be the starter in 2013 if all goes to plan.

(SS)Yuniesky Betancourt
The Brewers may be a dark horse candidate to jump in the Jose Reyes sweepstakes if first baseman Prince Fielder does in fact depart as a free agent.
The first sign of this was Milwaukee parting ways with Betancourt, who finished 2011 with 68 RBIs for the Brewers and drove in 78 the year before as a Kansas City Royal.
That kind of offensive production at shortstop isn't easy to find, but Betancourt won't get anywhere near the money of Reyes or Jimmy Rollins--two of the best free agent shortstops available in years.
If the Giants aren't certain Brandon Crawford is ready to take over every day at shortstop, Betancourt could be a great option for Sabean to sign to a short-term contract, while the Giants await Crawford's development as well as the arrival of this year's first round pick Joe Panik.

(OF) Jason Kubel
With the Twins looking to rebuild, several of their key contributors from the past few seasons will likely be moving on to make way for a wave of young players.
Kubel is one who is likely on his way out of Minnesota, playing in just 99 games last season as he battled injuries that kept his offensive production down.
Like Grady Sizemore, Kubel is a player who has had solid offensive seasons in the past, but will have a greatly reduced price tag this off season because of his age, injuries and recent performance.
In 2009, Kubel eclipsed the 100-RBI mark, driving in 103 while hitting 28 home runs for the Twins.
As recently as 2010, Kubel hit 21 homeruns and drove in 92--but his 58 RBIs in 2011 will likely mean he can be had for a reasonable free agent offer this offseason.
Kubel could compete with Nate Shierholtz and Cody Ross if Carlos Beltran does not return to the team, and would be a significantly more affordable target than attempting to re-sign Beltran who has injury questions himself.

Top Offensive Prospects by Position: Giants 2011-2012 Organizational Rankings

Catchers: Position Strength (B+)

(Stats from 2011 season)

1. Hector Sanchez (C)
 *.285 AVG/12 HR/84 RBI in 365 minor league at-bats between San Jose (A) and Fresno (AAA)
 *Earned a late-season call up to the majors, hitting .258 in 31 at-bats for San Francisco
2. Tommy Joseph (C)
 *.270 AVG/22 HR/95 RBI in 514 minor league at-bats for San Jose (A), likely headed to AA in 2012
 *Could be moved to first base to find room for his bat; Posey still wants be a catcher in the future
3. Johnny Monell (C)
 *.249 AVG/10 HR/49 RBI in 386 minor league at-bats for Richmond (AA)
 *Slugged 19 homeruns in 2010 for San Jose (A), could serve as the backup to Sanchez in Fresno.
4. Mike Murray (C)
 *.326 AVG/6 HR/48 RBI in 242 minor league at-bats for Salem Kaiser (low A)
 *Signed as an undrafted free agent from Wake Forest in 2010, Murray also hit .343 in 99 at-bats in 2010
5. Andrew Susac (C)  
 *Drafted by Giants in 2011 out of Oregon State University
 *Grew up a San Francisco fan and models his game after Buster Posey

First Baseman: Position Strength (A-)

(Stats from 2011 season)

1. Brandon Belt (1B)
 *.225 AVG/9 HR/18 RBI in 187 major league at bats for San Francisco; also sent down mid-season
 *Hit .320 with eight homeruns and 36 RBI after being sent down by Giants, had 112 RBI in 2010 in (A)
2. Brett Pill (1B)
*.312 AVG/25 HR/107 RBI for Fresno (AAA)
 *First player in the minor leagues to 100 RBI, called up in September to fill in for Huff
 *Battling Belt and Huff for a spot on the 2012 Giants roster—has 20 HR/90 RBI potential
3. Wes Hodges (1B)
 *.261 AVG/10 HR/50 RBI in 349 minor league at-bats for Richmond (AA)
 *A former second round pick of the Indians in 2006; best season came in 2008 (18 HR/ 97 RBI)
4. Josh Mazzola (1B)
 *.259 AVG/13 HR/50 RBI in 2011 for Augusta (Low A), injured for much of the 2010 season
 *In 2009, hit .284 with 16 HR and 96 RBI in 2009; signed as an undrafted free agent
5. Ben Thomas (1B)
 *.327 AVG/7 HR/46 RBI in 226 minor league at-bats between the Arizona Rookie league and Low A
 *Finished 2011 with a slugging percentage of .504; lefthanded hitter listed at 240 lbs.

Second Baseman: Position Strength (C+)

(Stats from 2011 season)

1. Ryan Cavan (2B)
 *.270 AVG/12 HR/90 RBI in 508 minor league at-bats for San Jose (A)
 *2010 was Cavan’s first year of pro ball, drafted by the Giants in the 16^th round (UCSB)
2. Charlie Culberson (2B-IF)
 *.259 AVG/10 HR/56 RBI in 553 minor league at-bats for Richmond (AA)
 *Jumped on the radar after hitting 16 homeruns and knocking in more than 70 in 2010
3. Kaohi Downing (2B)
 *.304 AVG/1 HR/19 RBI in 194 minor league at-bats between Salem Kaizer and Fresno
 *Made unusual jump straight from low A Salem Kaizer to AAA Fresno in 2010
4. Carlos Willoughby (2B)
 *.240 AVG/1 HR/40 RBI/33 SB in 483 minor league at-bats for Augusta (Low A)
 *Speedy contact hitter has stolen more than 30 bases three times since being signed in 2007
5. Nick Noonan (2B-SS)
 *.229 AVG/5 HR/45 RBI in 419 minor league at-bats between three levels
 *Once a top prospect in the organization, Noonan has slipped offensively and may move to SS

Third Baseman: Position Strength (A)

(Stats from 2011 season)

1. Chris Dominguez (3B)
 *.266/18 HR/85 RBI in 553 minor league at-bats between San Jose (A) and Richmond (AA)
 * Crushed 21 homeruns and knocked in 101 for Augusta in 2010; big, intimidating hitter
 *Led nation in homeruns senior year at Louisville, may be a candidate to move to 1B
2. Adam Duvall (3B)
 *.285 AVG/22 HR/87 RBI in 431 minor league at-bats for Augusta (low A)
 *Also drafted out of Louisville, bounced back strong in 2011 after hitting .240 in 2010
3. Connor Gillaspie (3B-IF)
 *.297 AVG/11 HR/61 RBI in 428 at-bats for Fresno (AAA)
 *Has been called up several times with little success; may be trade bait with Pablo at third
4. Jose Cuevas (3B)
 *.320/9 HR/47 RBI in 181 at-bats in the Arizona Rookie League (named MVP of the AZL)
 *29^th round draft pick in 2010, tore up AZL pitching in 2011 after hitting just .206 in 2010
5. Garrett Buechele (3B)
 *.247 AVG/7 HR/32 RBI in 239 at-bats between AZL and Salem Kaizer (low A)
 *Could start the season in San Jose (A) or remain at Salem Kaizer for more at-bats in 2012

Shortstops: Position Strength (B-)

(Stats from 2011 season)

1. Joe Panik (SS-2B)
 *.341 AVG/6 HR/54 RBI in 270 minor league at-bats for Salem Kaizer (low A)
 *Giants first round pick in 2011, named MVP of the North League after signing in June
2. Brandon Crawford (SS)
 *.204 AVG/3 HR/21 RBI for San Francisco (MLB) in 196 at-bats
 *Never hit above .300 for a full minor league season but showed flashes of offense in 2011
*Excellent glove at SS, may be called upon again to start in 2012 if Giants don’t sign another SS
3. Ehire Adrianza (SS)
 *.273 AVG/6 HR/44 RBI in 373 minor league at-bats between Salem Kaizer and San Jose
 *Slick fielding shortstop with major league ready glove; his bat remains the only question

Outfielders: Position Strength (A-)

(Stats from 2011 season)

1. Gary Brown (OF)
 *.336 AVG/14 HR/80 RBI/53 SB for San Jose (A)
 *Giants first round pick in 2010 has 80-grade speed—53 stolen bases was just a teaser
 *Could start season in Richmond or Fresno; potential call up if Andres Torres struggles
2. Francisco Peguero (OF)
 *.312 AVG/7 HR/46 RBI in 353 at-bats between San Jose (A) and Richmond (AA)
 *Hit .353 in 2009, .329 in 2010 and .312 in 2011, swiping 74 bags during that span
 *Speed outfielder has stolen as many as 40 bases (2010) in the minors
Edgar Gonzalez (OF)
 *.315/14 HR/82 RBI in 505 minor league at-bats for Fresno (AAA) in 2011
*At 33, Gonzalez has spent most of his career in the minors; another Torres for SF?
Jarrett Parker (OF)
 *.253/13 HR/61 RBI/20 SB in 486 minor league at-bats for San Jose (A)
 *Tall, lanky corner outfielder (6’4”) with smooth left handed swing and good speed
Ryan Lollis (OF)
 *.303 AVG/2 HR/43 RBI in 356 minor league at-bats between three levels
 *Hasn’t shown much power but has hit better than .280 the past three seasons

*Next Week: Giants Top Pitching Prospects

With San Francisco watching October from home in 2011, Aubrey Huff is just one of a number of Giants on the hot seat heading into 2012

Giants on the hot seat:

1B Aubrey Huff
One of the many heroes of the Giants postseason glory of 2011, Huff was both a lovable character on and off the field with his flair for the dramatic.
Fans of all teams tend to have short memories and operate under the "what have you done for me lately" mentality, one that has turned Huff from hero to potential castoff in less than a calendar year.
Huff will turn 35 in December and must prove he can beat out up and coming youngsters like Brandon Belt and Brett Pill in order to have a spot on the roster.
His age, coupled with the fact that he hit only 12 homeruns after hitting 26 in 2010, means Huff will be on a short leash to prove his worth.

Prediction:
Unless Huff has an eye-opening performance in spring training, Belt and Pill are both younger options with much brighter futures for the organization who could spell the end of Huff's tenure.
Bruce Bochy was comfortable using Pill in the middle of the order, watching the rookie collect a number of key hits in September for the Giants.
Belt also came on late in the season after struggling to take Huff's job out of the gate in 2010. If he can get close to replicating his outstanding minor league numbers at the major league level, Belt shouldn't have any issue outperforming Huff's production in 2011.
The only downside is having to eat the rest of Huff's $11 million dollar contract, something Bochy said wouldn't be an issue if he doesn't rebound from last season.

C Eli Whiteside/Chris StewartFollowing the Buster Posey injury, both Whiteside and Stewart were forced into regular duty after spending the majority of their careers as backups.
With Posey slated to return to catcher in 2012, there will only be room for one backup catcher, all but assuring either Whiteside and/or Stewart will not be with the club.
Another factor was the emergence of young catcher Hector Sanchez, who shot through the minor league system and hit .258 with the big league club in 31 at-bats.
If Sanchez can improve defensively behind the plate, the Giants appear to have confidence in his bat to be ready for the major league level.

Prediction:
While Stewart proved to be a defensive asset for the team with a great throwing arm, that may not be enough to earn the backup position over a younger Sanchez who has been on a fast track through the system.
Whiteside has likely played his last game as a Giant, meaning either Stewart or Sanchez will serve as Posey's backup next season.
The Giants don't want to rush Sanchez and think he still needs time to develop in the minor leagues, but if his bat comes to life in spring training they will give him a serious look to supplant Stewart as the backup.

Other Giants on the fringe:

CF Andres Torres
Torres battled several injuries and wasn't the same spark-plug that ignited the 2010 offense.
While he is in great phyiscal shape for his age and maintains outstanding speed, he still strikes out too much for a leadoff hitter and needs to prove he can stay healthy for a full season.
Gary Brown is unquestionably the center fielder of the future and is waiting in the wings if Torres can't get the job done.
Even if Brown isn't ready for the start of 2012, Torres has a limited window if he wants the opportunity to play a full major league season as he did in 2010.

Tell 'em goodbye:

SS Orlando Cabrera
 (Failed to impress after being aquired from Cleveland; not a part of next year's plans)

IF Mark DeRosa
(Too many infielders and Pablo set at third base means DeRosa may be done in SF)

OF Pat Burrell
(Probably will announce his retirement if he isn't re-signed by SF--which isn't likely)

RP Javier Lopez
(Excellent for SF as a left-handed specialist; that success will earn him a hefty contract elsewhere)

CF Justin Christian
(Emergency outfielder after injuries to Torres, Shierholtz and Ross; likely the odd man out)

2011 Giants minor league offensive statistical leaders and awards

2011 Giants Minor League Offensive Statistical Leaders

Homeruns:
1. Brett Pill (25)
2. Brad Eldred (23)
3. Adam Duvall (22)
4. Tommy Joseph (22)
5. Chris Dominguez (18)

RBIs:
1. Brett Pill (107)
2. Tommy Joseph (95)
3. Ryan Cavan (90)
4. Adam Duvall (87)
5. Chris Dominguez (85)

Batting Average:
1. Eric Sim (.352)
2. Joe Panik (.341)
3. Gary Brown (.336)
4. Mike Murray (.326)
5. Edgar Gonzalez (.315)

Offensive MVP
Brett Pill (.312 AVG/25 HR/107 RBI) (Fresno Grizzlies-AAA)
Pill was the fastest player to 100 RBI in all of the minor leagues and finished the year with the most homeruns of any Giants prospect with 25.
At 27 years old, Pill is one of the older prospects in the system but has put up consistent offensive numbers in each of the past three seasons.
This season was in fact the second time Pill has eclipsed the 100 RBI plateau as a minor leaguer, as he knocked in 109 runs in 2009 to go along with 19 homeruns.
A strong spring training may force the Giants to extent the Brandon Belt experiment in the outfield despite his defensive struggles in left field.
For an offense that desparately needs to score more runs to support one of the leagues best pitching staffs, San Francisco likely will live with Belt's defense in the outfield if both he and Pill hit well during spring training.

Rookie of the Year
Gary Brown (.336 AVG/14 HR/80 RBI/53 SB) (San Jose Giants-A)
The Giants first round draft pick in 2010 out of Cal State Fullerton, Brown opened eyes around the organization during his first full season of pro ball in San Jose (A).
As the everyday leadoff hitter, Brown showed both the ability to get on base (.336 AVG) and an uncanny ability to manufacture runs with his speed (53 SB/115 R).
Both are ingredients the major league team lacks, making Brown an early canditate to supplant Andres Torres in centerfield at some point in 2012.

Surprise Player of the Year:
(3B) Adam Duvall -- (.285 AVG/22 HR/87 RBI) (Augusta Green Jackets-Low-A)
An 11th round draft pick of the Giants in 2010, Duvall struggled to adjust to rookie league pitching and ended the season hitting .245 with four homeruns and 18 RBI in 192 at-bats.
Something clicked for Duvall in 2011 and he finished the year as Augusta's best offensive threat, blasting 22 homeruns and driving in 87 to go along with a .285 average.
Duvall is one of two third baseman in the Giants organization from the University of Louisville, as fellow Cardinal Chris Dominguez is also on San Francisco's radar after posting impressive power numbers the past two seasons.