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)
*.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 16th 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)
*.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)
*29th 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)
*.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)
*.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
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