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Bay City Ball’s 2012 Top Prospect List, #5-1

Here’s the final rankings, 5 to 1, of our Top 15 Prospect List. At the end of the post, I’ve also included each writer’s individual list.

Spoiler: Brett Bill is not the #1 Giants prospect.

5. Heath Hembree, RP 23 years old in 2012

Chris Quick: I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it . . . → Read More: Bay City Ball’s 2012 Top Prospect List, #5-1

Reviewing Last Year’s Prospect List

…  aaaaaand shall we agree to never speak of Jeff Keppinger, again? I think so.

Right now, all of Bay City Ball’s authors are preparing to hash out the prospect list for 2012. I’m very excited about this, especially as we now have a writer who actually watches a lot of minor league games. That . . . → Read More: Reviewing Last Year’s Prospect List

Friday link jumble

I really don’t want to talk about this team right now. When Henry Sosa – on three days rest – shuts you down, well, that’s not a very good sign. If the Giants offense were a person, they would probably be written up somewhere in the Darwin Awards. I think the entry would go something . . . → Read More: Friday link jumble

State of the San Francisco System: Intro and Part I

If you’re at all curious about your team’s minor league system, Giants readers and non-Giants readers alike, you owe it to yourself to get Baseball America’s prospect handbook. Even if you know your team’s system pretty well, the book is still a handy tool.

As you probably figured out, a dork like me reads that . . . → Read More: State of the San Francisco System: Intro and Part I

San Jose Giants v. Bakersfield Blaze scouting report, August 8

Here’s another feature I will provide on the blog: scouting reports for the minor league games I attend.

I went to the San Jose Giants v. Bakersfield Blaze game Monday night. I stayed for six innings as I had to get up early for my day job the next day.

Barry Zito made a rehab . . . → Read More: San Jose Giants v. Bakersfield Blaze scouting report, August 8

Bay City Ball’s Top Prospect List, #10-6

Hold onto your straw hats and barstools, it’s time for our part two of our Top Prospect List. Today’s post tackles the #10 through #6 spots in the Giants farm system.

10. Eric Surkamp, SP 23 years old in 2011

Chris Quick: Eric Surkamp has excelled since the Giants drafted him in the 6th round . . . → Read More: Bay City Ball’s Top Prospect List, #10-6

Day One: Final Picks

The Giants end their first draft day by selecting C/1B Tommy Joseph out of Horizon HS in Scottsdale, Arizona and 3B Chris Dominguez from Louisville. Let’s check ‘em out.

C/1B Tommy Joseph

- Read MLB.com’s Draft Pofile of Joseph

Joseph’s defense is considered little fringy behind the plate but he might be able to . . . → Read More: Day One: Final Picks

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