Breakout SF Giants prospect hobbled by ill-timed spring training injury scare

Over the weekend, Parks Harber suffered a hamstring strain while running the bases and had to depart the game. The SF Giants prospect put together a solid spring, but this could keep him on the shelf to start the year.

Breakout SF Giants prospect hobbled by ill-timed spring training injury scare

Harber underwent an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the strain. The Giants are hopeful that he misses minimal time, but the need to undergo an MRI is concerning nonetheless.

The Giants extended a camp invite to Harber this spring. He was the only non-roster invitee without any experience above High-A. That could be a sign of how the Giants view the right-handed hitter, as he has done nothing but hit in his brief time in the Giants organization.

Harber came over to the Giants in a five-player deal that sent Camilo Doval to the New York Yankees. He was on the injured list at the time of the deal, but went on a tear with the Eugene Emeralds to finish out the season.

Overall, he slashed .323/.420/.550 (174 wRC+) with 13 home runs, 64 RBI, and 52 runs in 343 plate appearances split between the Yankees and Giants organizations. This includes a 12.8 percent walk rate, 23.0 percent strikeout rate, and .227 ISO. His 174 wRC+ was second among minor league hitters with at least 300 plate appearances in 2025.

There is a good chance that Harber would have reached Double-A before the end of the 2025 campaign if he had not missed nearly two months of the season. The Giants sent him to the Arizona Fall League, where he put up an 1.196 OPS in 76 plate appearances for the Scottsdale Scorpions. He was among the league leaders in several offensive categories.

The 24-year-old infielder has played primarily first base and third base since becoming a pro. However, the Giants have tried to stretch his versatility to include left field as well. That might offer a clearer path to playing time.

In the meantime, the righty bat impressed in camp. He recorded 10 hits, including three doubles and a home run, in 28 at-bats this spring. He displayed plenty of raw power, as his 95.0 MPH average exit velocity was among the highest in Giants camp.