1 | 1. Tyler Beede | |
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2 | Position: RHP | There is a chance Beede makes it as a No. 3 starter, or at least that his fantasy production mirrors that of a No. 3, given his home ballpark. His proximity also boosts his dynasty league value. However, he is likely just a No. 4, as he lacks a plus secondary pitch. |
3 | Age on 4/1/17: 23 | |
4 | Likely assignment: Triple-A Sacramento | |
5 | Overall rank: 120 | |
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7 | 2. Bryan Reynolds | |
8 | Position: OF | Reynolds' production since entering pro ball has not matched the pre-draft scouting report, as he was seen as a very safe college bat, but has struck out 61 times in 56 games. His power and batting average have yet to suffer, and this year should provide a much better read on his offensive profile. |
9 | Age on 4/1/17: 22 | |
10 | Likely assignment: Low-A Augusta | |
11 | Overall rank: 139 | |
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13 | 3. Christian Arroyo | |
14 | Position: 3B | Arroyo might have a one of the best pure hit tools in the minors, but he fits best at third base, both in terms of his defensive skills and the Giants' org. depth chart. He does not have the power to profile at a corner, and is also a below-average runner. Martin Prado is the best-case scenario, Colin Moran is the floor. |
15 | Age on 4/1/17: 21 | |
16 | Likely assignment: Triple-A Sacramento | |
17 | Overall rank: 194 | |
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19 | 4. Chris Shaw | |
20 | Position: 1B | With plus-plus raw power from the left side, Shaw checks a couple boxes for a potential big league first baseman. However, he has yet to play at an age-appropriate level, and there are significant doubts about whether he will hit enough for his power to actualize against upper level pitching. |
21 | Age on 4/1/17: 23 | |
22 | Likely assignment: Double-A Richmond | |
23 | Overall rank: 242 | |
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25 | 5. Heath Quinn | |
26 | Position: OF | Quinn is the outfield version of Shaw, except he hits right-handed and has logged just four games in a full-season league. His numbers in the Northwest League should lead to him getting drafted in deeper dynasty leagues this spring, but there is a lot of Quadruple-A risk. |
27 | Age on 4/1/17: 21 | |
28 | Likely assignment: Low-A Augusta | |
29 | Overall rank: 245 | |
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31 | 6. Steven Duggar | |
32 | Position: OF | Duggar is one of the more underrated prospects in the minors, as he has hit at every stop and is relatively close to the majors. Of course, he has just 11 home runs in 188 games, but the Giants have a way of making this type of profile work. |
33 | Age on 4/1/17: 23 | |
34 | Likely assignment: Triple-A Sacramento | |
35 | Overall rank: 326 | |
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37 | 7. Sandro Fabian | |
38 | Position: OF | This is the prospect in the system to watch in the lower levels. He doesn't offer much speed, but the hit/power tools could carry him to the majors. Fabian has a chance to shoot up this list with a strong showing in the Northwest League, and could reach Low-A before the end of the season. |
39 | Age on 4/1/17: 19 | |
40 | Likely assignment: short-season Salem-Keizer | |
41 | Overall rank: 364 | |
42 | ||
43 | 8. Ty Blach | |
44 | Position: LHP | A lefty with pinpoint command/control, Blach has a chance to outperform his mediocre pitch mix. However, even when that happens, it usually results in just a back-end starter. His lack of a plus pitch should keep him on waivers until he appears to have a hold on a rotation spot. |
45 | Age on 4/1/17: 26 | |
46 | Likely assignment: Triple-A Sacramento | |
47 | Overall rank: 398 |