San Francisco Giants
NL West
2024 record: 80-82 (4th)
MiLB affiliates
Triple-A: Sacramento River Cats
Double-A: Richmond Flying Squirrels
High-A: Eugene Emeralds
Single-A: San Jose Giants
Notable prospects graduated in 2024
LHP Kyle Harrison
OF Jung-Hoo Lee
RHP Landen Roupp
RHP Hayden Birdsong
RHP Keaton Winn
Prospects1500 writers who contributed to this column and rankings: Tony Bps (@tonybps1), Greg Bracken (@gregbracken07), Clint Fasse (@ProspectLarceny), Adam Greene (@aj_greene1015), Scott Greene (@Scotty_Ballgame), Shaun Kernahan (@ShaunKernahan), Jeremy Mahy (@JMahyfam), and J.W. Mulpas (@BBoxscore). The writer’s Twitter handle follows each player write-up or paragraph.
Prospects1500 Tiers:
Tier 1: Players with high expectations of both making the majors and playing at an All-Star level for a number of years
Tier 2: Players with an above-average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
Tier 4: Players who have the potential to make the majors; possible sleeper candidates for sustained MLB success
Tier 5: Players of interest, worth keeping an eye on, who may make (or have made) the majors but provide minimal impact
Levels listed for each player are the highest levels player reached in 2024
Tier 1
1. Bryce Eldridge, 1B, 20, Triple-A
Eldridge is on the fast track to the bigs, and he played across four levels in 2024, plus a handful of games in the desert this past Fall. The Giants’ first round selection (16th overall) in 2023 has the makings of a future MLB All-Star. After 51 games at San Jose, he put up monster numbers in 48 games at High-A Eugene (.335/.442/.619/1.060, 12 HR, 41 RBI) and was then off to Double-A for only nine games before his promotion to Triple-A Sacramento to finish the season. He also represented the Giants in the Futures Game in Arlington, TX over All-Star weekend. There’s a very good chance he gets the MLB call-up as a 20-year-old in 2025. (@Scotty_Ballgame)
Tier 2
None
Tier 3
2. Carson Whisenhunt, LHP, 24, Triple-A
Our Top 50 team went back and forth on where to slot Whisenhunt, Tier 2 or Tier 3? He’s right on the borderline, but we decided to go with Tier 3 based on some of his 2024 struggles. The 2022 second round draft pick was No. 84 on our midseason Top 106 prospects last August, but following his 25 starts at Triple-A where he posted a 5.42 ERA and 1.62 WHIP, we definitely need to see some improvement to bump him back to Tier 2. The Giants will want to see more control and dominance before they promote him to the Majors. (@Scotty_Ballgame)
3. James Tibbs III, OF, 22, High-A
There isn’t a ton of positional value with Tibbs, as he likely ends up in left field long term if not first base, but there is plenty of value in the bat. He made massive strides in his swing decisions throughout college, chasing less frequently, taking more walks, and making more contact. He generates plenty of bat speed from a smooth swing you expect to see in the left side of the box, and he can drive the ball out of the ballpark. While there is plus raw power, the game power likely ends up more average, but the hit tool has plus upside. (@ShaunKernahan)
4. Marco Luciano, SS, 23, MLB
With 115 major league at-bats already under his bat, Luciano will likely graduate by our midseason update. Unfortunately, he has not been able to do much with his chances to this point. Collectively he has run a K rate of 35% and an OPS that hovers around .600. Further complicating things for him are the combination of a breakout year from Tyler Fitzgerald and the offseason signing of Willy Adames. It is very likely that he needs a stellar Spring Training performance to force his way back into the picture. The Triple-A numbers still give some hope, but time is running short for Luciano. (@JMahyfam)
5. Jhonny Level, SS, 17, Rookie (DSL)
The 17-year-old shortstop from Cumana, Venezuela hit 10 home runs in the DSL, tied for 4th overall. Level is a switch hitter and showed good discipline from either side of the plate. With just 16.7% strikeout percentage, he looks to have an advanced approach for a prospect his age. At shortstop, scouts have praised his arm and baseball IQ. He still has a long way to go in terms of development, but Level is someone to keep an eye on in the Giants’ system. (@aj_greene1015)
6. Dakota Jordan, OF, 21, Single-A
Jordan has the talent and tools to rocket up into the top 3 overall on this list later this season. The slugger out of Mississippi State could be one of the steals of the 2024 MLB Draft, as some outlets projected him much higher than where he was selected in the fourth round. His pro debut was only two games for Single-A San Jose last season, so 2025 is, in essence, his real debut. Let’s see how long he spends in San Jose, unless the organization decides to challenge him and send him to High-A to start the year. He is 21 and only spent two years in college, so agewise, it might make sense to do that. (@Scotty_Ballgame)
7. Walker Martin, SS, 20, Single-A
Martin had a rough first go in pro ball, striking out at an alarming 41% clip while hitting just .218 in the low minors in 2024. The youngster’s got some real tools though – quick bat speed from the left side and good actions at short. He showed some flashes last year with 8 homers, and there’s legit 25-25 upside if he can start making contact. Dynasty owners should exercise patience as Martin tries to find his groove in 2025. (@BBoxscore)
8. Reggie Crawford, LHP, 24, Triple-A
2024 was Crawford’s first season as a pitcher only after being drafted as a two-way player, but numerous injuries sidelined him indefinitely and surgery to repair a torn labrum in September put his 2025 season in jeopardy. Despite his battle with command, Crawford has electric stuff on the mound. He pairs a 100 mph fastball with a slider that many call the best in the system. Upon return, Crawford isn’t far from MLB and could become a pivotal part of the San Francisco bullpen. (@aj_greene1015)
9. Rayner Arias, OF, 18, Rookie (ACL)
Arias was not able to replicate his stellar DSL performance in 2023. In the Arizona complex last year (25 games) his walk rate dropped by 8%, K rate increased 11%, and his OPS dropped substantially (from 1.333 to .735). I have read reports that he was dealing with a wrist injury which could have led to the decline. He’s a big kid with plenty of bat speed, so the projection of a future power hitting corner outfielder still exists. Patience will be the key as it is with all teenage prospects. (@JMahyfam)
Tier 4
10. Mason Black, RHP, 25, MLB
11. Grant McCray, OF, 24, MLB
12. Joe Whitman, LHP, 23, High-A
13. Aeverson Arteaga, SS, 21, High-A
14. Diego Velasquez, SS, 21, Double-A
15. Victor Bericoto, 1B/OF, 23, Double-A
16. Trent Harris, RHP, 26, Double-A
17. Jack Choate, LHP, 23, Double-A
Black struggled in the Majors last year and is looking more like a back-end starter at this point. McCray has great speed and average power but is looking like a platoon player. Whitman has the potential to be a mid-rotation starter. Arteaga has great power but needs to improve his eye at the plate. Velasquez has a good hit-tool and solid speed but needs to develop more power to have an impact. Bericoto is coming off a solid season at Double-A. He’s been with the organization since he signed as a 16-year-old back in 2018. Choate looks to be a back-end starter in the major leagues. (@tonybps1)
Tier 5
18. Wade Meckler, OF, 24, MLB
19. Nate Furman, 2B, 23, Double-A
20. Sabin Ceballos, 3B, 22, High-A
21. Maui Ahuna, SS, 22, Single-A
22. Bo Davidson, OF, 22, Single-A
23. Quinn McDaniel, 2B, 22, High-A
24. Lisbel Diaz, OF, 19, Single-A
25. Trevor McDonald, RHP, 23, MLB
26. Carson Ragsdale, RHP, 26, Triple-A
27. Jacob Bresnahan, LHP, 19, Single-A
28. Jakob Christian, OF, 22, Single-A
29. Josh Bostick, RHP, 23, Single-A
30. Angel Guzman, 1B/OF, 19, Rookie (DSL)
31. Onil Perez, C, 22, High-A
32. Carson Seymour, RHP, 26, Triple-A
33. Jairo Pomares, OF, 24, Double-A
34. Jesus Alexander, 1B, 19, Rookie (DSL)
35. Robert Hipwell, 3B, 21, Single-A
36. Oliver Tejada, OF, 18, Rookie (DSL)
37. Jose Ortiz, OF, 19, Single-A
38. Adrian Sugastey, C, 22, Double-A
39. Will Bednar, RHP, 24, Double-A
40. Liam Simon, RHP, 24, Single-A
41. Jonah Cox, OF, 23, High-A
42. Spencer Miles, RHP, 24, Rookie (ACL)
43. Cole Foster, SS, 23, High-A
44. Zander Darby, 2B, 22, Single-A
45. Yohendry Sanchez, C, 18, Rookie (DSL)
46. Vaun Brown, OF, 26, Double-A
47. Dylan Cumming, RHP, 25, Double-A
48. Austin Strickland, RHP, 22, High-A
49. Juan Sánchez, LHP, 24, Triple-A
50. Argenis Cayama, RHP, 18, Rookie (DSL)
Meckler is more valuable in real-life than fantasy with his limited speed and power potential. Ceballos is more of a hit-over-power prospect who may be moved to catcher in the future. Davidson has a nice blend of speed and power and has looked good in A ball. He played in the 2024 Arizona Fall League. Bresnahan struggled in his two years but could be a serviceable starter if it all comes together for him. Perez has a solid hit-tool but below average power. Christian, known for his power, was San Francisco’s fifth round pick last year and debuted at Single-A San Jose. Seymour has the makings of a back-end rotation type. (tonybps1)
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No Josuar de Jesus Gonzalez?
We did not include players who were just signed in the international signing period. Josuar Gonzalez will likely slot into the top 5 of this system for our midseason ranks. Thanks for asking!