A Power Arm Blooms in the Desert

SF Giants Minor Lines, July 14, 2022

I got my first look at Gerelmi Maldonado last night — after hearing from scouts that he was a guy I needed to see if I could — on a hot HOT Arizona night. I’ll give you an in depth look at that talented kid when the time comes, but if you want the Cliff Notes beforehand:

Roger Munter @rog61

Gerelmi Maldonado is an 18-year-old RHP throwing in Giants' complex league. Sat 94-96 tonight, got a lot of swing thrus with fb at top of the zone and slurvy, sweeping breaking ball that picked up several Ks

HITTER of the Night: Carter Williams (SJ) 3 for 7, 2b (9), 3b (1), 2 Runs, 4 RBI, SB (3)
PITCHER of the Night: Mason Black (Eug), 5.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K