For the time I’ve followed prospects, the narrative has always been that the jump
to AA is the most difficult. Given what we’ve seen from the Giants top prospects and other highly regarded prospects, is High A the new AA? Could that be another consequence of the elimination of short season ball and/or the lost pandemic year?
Any insights as to the why there seems to be a shift towards accelerating promotions in the organization? Is it new thinking led by Pete Putila joining the front office? Is it a natural outcome due to the success young players are having at higher levels of the minors? Is it driven by the need of the Major League team, not only from a need for players on the field but for want of a sellable story line to put butts in seats? I’m sure it’s all of this and more but wondering what your sense of it is from closer to the action.
I know it’s a small sample size but The last couple years both Wilson and Auerbach have been up with the Giants in Spring training with both performing really well, getting high praise for both their offense and defense but both have had very dismal averages once they season starts. You would think they faced better pitching in major league spring training games than minor league games . Are you seeing anything in particular that’s causing such poor hitting?
I just remembered the other day that Wade Meckler used to be a switch-hitter, in college and (if BRef is right) a little bit in San Jose. I also recall that he was not bad from the right side either, with a bit more power there, so I was wondering why the Giants shifted him off switch-hitting so quickly (not that it isn’t working, of course)
What lesser-known position players younger than 20 have the highest upside? Who’s the most projectable physically, or has the swing speed to really dream at?
I am optimistic and hopeful about the 2021 draft class of pitchers, especially those who show potential to be MLB starters. How do you see that group stacking up? Also maybe pitchers from other draft classes, international signees or trade acquisitions? We need dependable young (cost controlled) starters to ascend from our system. When do you see the best of this group reaching MLB?
Does the team have a nutrition program for the minor league system like we see in the NFL? Granted baseball organizations are just much larger than NFL teams, but I'd imagine emphasizing nutrition and providing meals would have a significant impact in player development and strength and conditioning.
A few years ago, Tyler Cyr had this tweet (https://twitter.com/tycyr93/status/1145509610708713472) about the Richmond bullpen's skills and how the game is changing, even incredibly skilled players are finding it difficult to make it to the majors. Do you think this tweet holds up and what does it say about the difficulty of identifying future major leaguers? Additionally, do you have an under-the-radar relief arm in Richmond you think could make their debut by early next year?
For the time I’ve followed prospects, the narrative has always been that the jump
to AA is the most difficult. Given what we’ve seen from the Giants top prospects and other highly regarded prospects, is High A the new AA? Could that be another consequence of the elimination of short season ball and/or the lost pandemic year?
Any insights as to the why there seems to be a shift towards accelerating promotions in the organization? Is it new thinking led by Pete Putila joining the front office? Is it a natural outcome due to the success young players are having at higher levels of the minors? Is it driven by the need of the Major League team, not only from a need for players on the field but for want of a sellable story line to put butts in seats? I’m sure it’s all of this and more but wondering what your sense of it is from closer to the action.
Whatever the reason(s) I'll take promoting from within ahead if last year's waiver wire revolving door approach
Injury updates please: Spencer Miles, Liam Simon, Will Bednar, Jairo Pomares, Seth Corry...
Anything new on Jairo Pomares? The only one of my top 7 from two seasons ago not to advance.
Flurry of roster moves on Friday. Comments on what this may mean for rosters further down the chart ?
Do you think it's down to the new GM?
I know it’s a small sample size but The last couple years both Wilson and Auerbach have been up with the Giants in Spring training with both performing really well, getting high praise for both their offense and defense but both have had very dismal averages once they season starts. You would think they faced better pitching in major league spring training games than minor league games . Are you seeing anything in particular that’s causing such poor hitting?
I just remembered the other day that Wade Meckler used to be a switch-hitter, in college and (if BRef is right) a little bit in San Jose. I also recall that he was not bad from the right side either, with a bit more power there, so I was wondering why the Giants shifted him off switch-hitting so quickly (not that it isn’t working, of course)
What lesser-known position players younger than 20 have the highest upside? Who’s the most projectable physically, or has the swing speed to really dream at?
Looking at Kyle Harrison’s walk rate is excruciating. I have no questions.
I am optimistic and hopeful about the 2021 draft class of pitchers, especially those who show potential to be MLB starters. How do you see that group stacking up? Also maybe pitchers from other draft classes, international signees or trade acquisitions? We need dependable young (cost controlled) starters to ascend from our system. When do you see the best of this group reaching MLB?
Does the team have a nutrition program for the minor league system like we see in the NFL? Granted baseball organizations are just much larger than NFL teams, but I'd imagine emphasizing nutrition and providing meals would have a significant impact in player development and strength and conditioning.
Any update on Will Bednar? Rohan Honda (will we ever see him)?
A few years ago, Tyler Cyr had this tweet (https://twitter.com/tycyr93/status/1145509610708713472) about the Richmond bullpen's skills and how the game is changing, even incredibly skilled players are finding it difficult to make it to the majors. Do you think this tweet holds up and what does it say about the difficulty of identifying future major leaguers? Additionally, do you have an under-the-radar relief arm in Richmond you think could make their debut by early next year?