BA's San Francisco Giants Top 10 Prospects List

[Jaypers]

All good things must come to an end. Last of their top 10 lists.


TOP TEN
PROSPECTS
1. Brandon Belt, 1b
2. Zack Wheeler, rhp
3. Gary Brown, of
4. Francisco Peguero, of
5. Ehire Adrianza, ss
6. Brandon Crawford, ss
7. Thomas Neal, of
8. Charlie Culberson, 2b
9. Eric Surkamp, lhp
10. Tommy Joseph, c/1b

BEST
TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average Brandon Belt
Best Power Hitter Chris Dominguez
Best Strike-Zone Discipline Brandon Belt
Fastest Baserunner Gary Brown
Best Athlete Francisco Peguero
Best Fastball Zack Wheeler
Best Curveball Eric Surkamp
Best Slider Jose Casilla
Best Changeup Eric Surkamp
Best Control Eric Surkamp
Best Defensive Catcher Jackson Williams
Best Defensive Infielder Ehire Adrianza
Best Infield Arm Chris Dominguez
Best Defensive Outfielder Gary Brown
Best Outfield Arm Francisco Peguero

PROJECTED 2014
LINEUP
Catcher Buster Posey
First Base Brandon Belt
Second Base Brandon Crawford
Third Base Pablo Sandoval
Shortstop Ehire Adrianza
Left Field Thomas Neal
Center Field Gary Brown
Right Field Francisco Peguero
No. 1 Starter Tim Lincecum
No. 2 Starter Matt Cain
No. 3 Starter Madison Bumgarner
No. 4 Starter Jonathan Sanchez
No. 5 Starter Zack Wheeler
Closer Brian Wilson

 

[bradical]

That 2014 rotation just looks nasty.

 

[lisu]

I love that 2014 lineup.

 

[200lbhockeyplayer]

I just hope by 2014 that Brian Wilson's well tanned beard doesn't get beard cancer from too much awesome sun exposure.

 

[Jaypers]

Who was it that said, "There is only one thing worse than being talked about, and that is NOT being talked about?".

Anyway, here's to being boring. These two came up, back to back, in the Giants' chat.



Joel (KCK): In regards to a question asked during the Padres chat, I also would like to know, with a more serious answer, why it is that this Jaypers guy always seems to get the first question and multiple questions answered in every single chat. I would never claim to be the MOST knowledgeable guy when it comes to prospects, but I keep up with them pretty darn good, and 9 times out of 10, I could care less about the ones that Jaypers asks about which is why I usually skip right over the questions that he asks. But on another note, I DO love the chats, and honestly wish that you guys would do them on a more frequent basis, even when it's not top 10 time. Thanks!!!

Andy Baggarly: You're right, JAYPERS had the first question in my queue when I logged in. But I like the questions he asks!


Not Jaypers (Not Illinois): I think we're all getting a little tired of Jaypers and his boring questions. A little change would be nice. Is he married to an editor's daughter or sister or something. Geeesh!!!

Andy Baggarly: If he's in my top 30 on next year's list, you'll know there's nepotism at work.

 

[sheetskout]

LOL!

 

[200lbhockeyplayer]

I should have said, "I know Jaypers from Springfield" when I picked up my Prospect Handbook yesterday, probably could have had a free bowl of soup.

[youtube:2vgues14]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_GFzFqyaRc[/youtube:2vgues14]

 

[Messier2]

I agree with Andy...Thomas Neal is going to have a FINE offensive season in Fresno (and eventually in SF) this season...get your Neal cards now before they heat up!

 

[jlecates]

Who was it that said, "There is only one thing worse than being talked about, and that is NOT being talked about?".

Oscar Wilde, but I think he played for the Celtics...ok, bad Irish joke

Anyway, here's to being boring. These two came up, back to back, in the Giants' chat.



Joel (KCK): In regards to a question asked during the Padres chat, I also would like to know, with a more serious answer, why it is that this Jaypers guy always seems to get the first question and multiple questions answered in every single chat. I would never claim to be the MOST knowledgeable guy when it comes to prospects, but I keep up with them pretty darn good, and 9 times out of 10, I could care less about the ones that Jaypers asks about which is why I usually skip right over the questions that he asks. But on another note, I DO love the chats, and honestly wish that you guys would do them on a more frequent basis, even when it's not top 10 time. Thanks!!!

Andy Baggarly: You're right, JAYPERS had the first question in my queue when I logged in. But I like the questions he asks!


Not Jaypers (Not Illinois): I think we're all getting a little tired of Jaypers and his boring questions. A little change would be nice. Is he married to an editor's daughter or sister or something. Geeesh!!!

Andy Baggarly: If he's in my top 30 on next year's list, you'll know there's nepotism at work.

I actually do wish BA would update their chat format so that when you log in your name...your real name, that is...is used as opposed to these guys logging in with this sort of idiocy. I'm also surprised they have entertained this many questions dealing with people being anti-JP this year - I'd rather see another question from JP that is worthwhile as opposed to some juvenile whining about not getting a question answered about someones favorite R/R 240lbs 25 year-old AAAA first baseman.

 

[bowmanchromeandorr]

That 2014 rotation just looks nasty.

i was thinking the same thing. looks similar to the phillies lineup this year, just about 10 years younger

 

[johnny rook]

That 2014 rotation just looks nasty.

i was thinking the same thing. looks similar to the phillies lineup this year, just about 10 years younger

It's not much different from the 2010 or 2011 rotation. Only difference is Zito being replaced by Zack Wheeler.

 

[johnny rook]

Baggerly's list is okay. I'd move Neal and Surkamp up to #5/6. Jorge Bucardo at 10 and drop Cluberson off completely.

 

[shayscards79]

Too bad BA seem to be the only ones that have confidence in Francisco Peguero.

 

[t3dudek]

gotta love the zack wheeler love....

 

[tm decomposer]

Meh would not move Brandon Crawford from SS to 2B. His defense is his value.

 

[lisu]

Meh would not move Brandon Crawford from SS to 2B. His defense is his value.

I think either Adrianza or Crawford wins the SS job, and the other player becomes an utility player. It'll either be Culberson or Noonan at 2nd (if Noonan can figure things out).

 

[tm decomposer]

Meh would not move Brandon Crawford from SS to 2B. His defense is his value.

I think either Adrianza or Crawford wins the SS job, and the other player becomes an utility player. It'll either be Culberson or Noonan at 2nd (if Noonan can figure things out).

I'm hoping Noonan's bat translates at the higher levels

 

[lisu]

[quote="tm decomposer":3f56g5um]Meh would not move Brandon Crawford from SS to 2B. His defense is his value.

I think either Adrianza or Crawford wins the SS job, and the other player becomes an utility player. It'll either be Culberson or Noonan at 2nd (if Noonan can figure things out).

I'm hoping Noonan's bat translates at the higher levels[/quote:3f56g5um]

Me too - saw him crush a grand slam at Spring Training 2 years ago. He would be a great lefty bat for the Giants if he could figure it out.

 

[MarinerswinWS]

Glad to see Zack Wheeler so high up on the list.
Last year while at a local packwars I pulled this out of 3 packs...

 

[t3dudek]

you looking to move the aflac auto...