San Francisco Giants: Final Update From Arizona Fall League

With the Arizona Fall League coming to an end, we’ll take a look at how each San Francisco Giants prospect fared throughout the season.

Even though he struggled a bit in the final week, I think Duggar was still the best Giants prospect in the AFL. He finished with a batting average of .263 in 76 at-bats, while scoring a team-high 17 runs and stealing a team-high nine bases. He also hit 3 home runs runs and drove in 7, showing he has some speed and power.

I think Duggar did the most to prove he’s ready for a shot in the big leagues. There is a good chance he gets it early next year.

Most Improved: D.J. Snelten – Unfortunately Snelten gave up 3 runs in his final outing of the fall, but before that he had pitched 11 scoreless frames in the AFL. I think Snelten improved his stock the most out of any Giants prospect.

He gave up just 9 hits and 5 walks in 12 innings with 11 strikeouts. He will get a long look for the bullpen this spring.

Comeback Player: Tyler Beede – A lot of people were down on Beede after a terrible summer in which he posted a 4.79 ERA. And then even his first start in the AFL was rough giving up 5 runs in 2 innings.

But he finished the fall season strong giving up just 3 runs in his last three starts. Over that stretch he allowed just 12 hits and 1 walk in 14 innings pitched with 10 strikeouts.

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I think his performance certainly re-establishes himself as one of the best pitching prospects in the Giants’ system.

Aramis Garcia had a solid fall as well hitting .259 in 54 at-bats with 4 runs scored, 1 home run and 12 RBI.

With all of the departing catchers from the Giants roster, Garcia could be competing for a back-up spot with the big club next spring.

Tyler Cyr was very good this fall outside of two outings in which he gave up 5 runs. He finished with an ERA of 5.63 in 8 innings pitched with 5 strikeouts, while allowing 8 hits and 2 walks.

Chris Shaw appeared in just 5 games before leaving with an injury. Unfortunately we didn’t get to see much from one of the Giants top prospects.

Next: San Francisco Giants: Steven Duggar the Answer in Center Field

Overall I think it was a very good fall for these San Francisco Giants prospects. No one blew you away, but all showed signs of being able to help the big league club one day.

With the Arizona Fall League coming to an end, we’ll take a look at how each San Francisco Giants prospect fared throughout the season.

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