Minor League Thread

[love_that_reefer]

None of these guys have any eye-popping stats but its nice to see them get things going before the draft.

[Giants666]

I just hope we get somebody good with the 10th pick, it's been 3 years since are last 1st rounder.

[Giants666]

#48 Alfredo Simon, P


Position: P
Date of Birth: 05/08/1981
Height: 6' 4" Weight: 230 lbs
Bats: R
Throws: R
Resides: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Bio:

Biography:

CAREER...Hard-throwing, 24-year-old pitching prospect made successful conversion to reliever in 2005, his 1st full campaign in Giants organization...right-hander was acquired from Philadelphia with OF Ricky Ledee in exchange for RHP Felix Rodriguez July 30, 2004...has compiled 27-23 ledger with 21 saves and 3.83 ERA in 113 games (68 starts) over six minor league seasons, while striking out more than twice as many batters (381) as he has walked (177)...rated 6th best prospect in Phillies’ minor league system by Baseball America following 2003 season.

2005 SEASON...Made Double-A debut at Norwich and, after making 6-straight starts to open campaign, logged 19 saves as Navs’ closer...was 3-8 with 5.03 ERA in 43 games overall, including 9 starts...was quite good in 34 relief appearances, posting 3.86 ERA (22er, 51.1ip).

PERSONAL...Attended Liceo Gregorio (Santiago, DR) High School...single.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS...Signed by Philadelphia as non-drafted free agent, July 2, 1999. Acquired by San Francisco with OF Ricky Ledee in exchange for RHP Felix Rodriguez, July 30, 2004.

[Giants666]

As the draft approaches, so do the number of new Giants. Three more players are now members of the San Francisco Giants after signing contracts this past week. The team signed two more draftees from the 2005 draft as draft and follows and another fifth year senior, bringing the total up to 3 fifth year seniors and 3 draft and follows signed.

Adam Witter signed with the Giants after finishing his season at East Carolina University. He was signed as a catcher after serving as a first baseman and designated hitter for the Pirates. He hit .286/..401/.544 on the year with 12 doubles, a triple and 14 home runs on the year. He struck out 44 times in 217 at bats and walked 41 times. He led the team in home runs, walks and runs scored, and was given the #23 jersey, an award given to players who display the best hustle, determination and desire on the team. He was named a 2nd team All-Conference-USA player for the 2006 season.

Thomas Neal was drafted in the 36th round, the 1092nd pick of the draft last year. He was a two way guy in high school, and also played football, but shoulder stiffness made him a straight hitter at Riverside CC this year. He is an outfielder, though he also played third base in high school. He hit.313/.473/.554 with 5 doubles and 5 home runs in 83 at bats. He had 18 walks and 8 HBP vs. 19 strikeouts, with 4 stolen bases in 6 attempts. He was 18th in California Junior Colleges in Slugging Percentage and 7th in On Base Percentage. He got a $220,000 bonus, very nice for his round.

David Newton, drafed in the 37th round last year, the 1122nd pick overall, returned to West Valley college for his sophomore season, working both ways. He was drafted as a pitcher by the Giants and will probably stay on the mound, although in 2005 he was named to the All-NorCal team by the California Community College Baseball Coaches Association as an outfielder. As a pitcher this season, he was 8-1 working as both a starter and closer, and struck out 40 in 32.2 innings, while he hit .348 on the season.

[Giants666]

Well today and tomorrow is the MLB draft. See who we get with the 10th pick today.

[Bear]

And what a pick it was!


GO GIANTS!!!

[SF Kid]

I think it's gonna end of being very good from what I've read.

[Bear]

Good? The last time the Giants drafted a player who had instant impact on the team was Will (THE THRILL) Clark. Now he is not with the club yet, but if you believe what is written, and he makes it up by the end of the season either as a starter or in the pen good will be a under statement! JMO

[Giants666]

Article on our Draft picks

Giants see fast-trackers in draft choices
Pitchers, speedy shortstop could move quickly through system

SAN FRANCISCO -- "It's funny, but I always feel like we didn't get enough," said Dick Tidrow, the Giants' vice president of player personnel, of the 10 pitchers, one catcher, five infielders and two outfielders chosen Tuesday in the First-Year Player Draft.
Always a kidder, that Tidrow. This could be one draft to crow about.

"We're pretty excited about the first day," he said. "We got a power arm who can move fast in the first pick, and the second pick is a shortstop who can change the game with his speed.

"And we have a couple of left-hander pitchers -- one high school, one college -- who are fast-track starters down the road."

For the 10th pick in the first round, the Giants tabbed 21-year-old right-handed flamethrower Tim Lincecum from the University of Washington, the collegiate strikeout king whom scouts proclaim could be an exceptional closer.

"His curveball is electrifying and his fastball is very high velocity and can make batters swing, but his curve is what we're looking for -- a high-powered breaking ball," said Tidrow.

San Francisco's second pick in the draft (compensation for losing Scott Eyre to the Cubs) and 33rd overall was Kent State shortstop Emmanuel Burris, the Player of the Year in the Mid-American Conference. The junior ranked fifth in the country with 42 stolen bases

Burris was the leadoff hitter for the Golden Flashes, and his .360 average was fourth best in the MAC.

"Burris is a switch-hitter who is a prototypical top-of-the-order hitter with above-average speed," said Giants director of scouting Matt Nerland. "He's a good athlete with quick actions in the field and sure hands."

The speedy Burris can change a game, according to Tidrow, who noted, "He has the ability to play middle infield, is a basestealer and switch-hitter who knows how to bunt.

"It's just a matter of learning to hit the ball on a line and get it out of the infield," he said of Burriss, who had 10 doubles, three triples and four homers in 56 games.



Complete coverage >The third-round selection (89th overall) was homegrown left-handed pitcher Clayton Tanner from De La Salle High in Concord, Calif., who had a 9-2 record and 1.48 ERA this season, striking out 101 batters with only 18 walks.

For their fourth-round choice, the Giants drafted Ball State University right-hander Benjamin Snyder, the 116th overall pick. He's a sophomore who fanned 108 batters over 109 1/3 innings.

In his last two games facing Western Michigan in the Mid-American Conference tournament, Snyder threw 17 innings, allowing only three runs while fanning 19 to earn two victories.

The Giants took a chance on Florida Atlantic University outfielder-pitcher Michael McBryde with their fifth pick, 146th overall. He was limited to three games this year with a hamstring pull, but starred in 2005 with a .370 average while also pitching well.

Shortstop Ryan Rohlinger from the University of Oklahoma was the club's sixth-round selection. He led the Sooners in major offensive categories and is currently batting .377 heading into NCAA Super Regional action.

The seventh-rounder was Cal State Fullerton first baseman Brett Pill, a 6-foot-4, 210-pound power hitter with five homers and 27 extra-base hits. He's also playing in the Super Regionals.

Other picks:

Eighth round: C Matthew Klimas, Texarkana (Tex.) CC; ninth: IF Brian Bocock, Stetson (Fla.) University; 10th: LHP Paul Ryan, Cal State Fullerton; 11th: RHP Marvin Hobson, North Carolina State; 12th: OF Matthew Weston, University of Houston; 13th: IF Bradley Boyer, Arizona; 14th: RHP Eric Stolp, Pacific; 15th: LHP Andrew Barbosa, Riverview (Fla.) HS; 16th: LHP Paul Oseguera, UCLA; 17th: RHP Kevin Pucetas, Limestone (SC) College; 18th: RHP Jeff Stallings, NC State.

[Bear]

Good info!

[Giants666]

#10 Frederick Lewis, OF


Position: OF
Date of Birth: 12/09/1980
Height: 6' 2" Weight: 190 lbs
College Experience: Southern University
Bats: L
Throws: R
Resides: Wiggins, Mississippi

Biography:

CAREER...Left-handed hitting speedster made debut on 40-man roster in 2005...25-year-old outfielder led his teams in both runs and stolen bases during each of first three professional campaigns, while ranking 2nd in those categories in ‘05...SF’s 2nd round pick (66th overall) in 2002 First-Year Player Draft owns .282 career mark with 274 runs, 75 2Bs, 29 3Bs, 18 HRs, 156 RBI and 103 stolen bases in 430 minor league contests...was selected Giants’ 8th-best prospect following 2005 campaign by Baseball America.

2005 SEASON...Logged 1st year at Double-A level, appearing in team-high 137 games for Norwich...batted .273 (140-for-512) with 79 runs scored, 28 2Bs, 7 3Bs, 7 HRs, 47 RBI and 30 stolen bases (in 43 attempts)...placed 2nd on club in both runs and steals...was named Giants’ Organizational Player of Month for Norwich in July...entered July hitting just .226, raising season mark 47 points over last 2-plus months to final with .273 showing.

PERSONAL...Frederick Deshaun Lewis…graduated from Stone (Wiggins, MS) High School...played baseball, football and basketball in high school...helped Stone basketball team to Mississippi state championship...graduated from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, where he played baseball and football...attended Southern University (Baton Rouge, LA), where he played baseball...is cousin of big league outfielder Matt Lawton...single...son (Kaleb, Aug. 10, 2004).

CAREER TRANSACTIONS…Selected by Montreal in 20th round of 2000 First-Year Player Draft. Did not sign. Selected by San Francisco in 2nd round of 2002 First-Year Player Draft. Signed by Tom Korenek.

[Bear]

I do not think Lewis is the answer but very good Info.

[SF Kid]

Like I said, we ought to find one or two out of the bunch who can find their way to AT&T Park one day!

[Bear]

Ought and will are to different things. Its been a long time the Giants have had a home grown STAR!!! JMO

[SF Kid]

Ought and will are to different things. Its been a long time the Giants have had a home grown STAR!!! JMO

That's my point I guess.