SF Giants left-handed pitching prospect takes home California League Pitcher of the Year honors

SF Giants pitching prospect Jacob Bresnahan was among the best pitchers in Low-A this season. On Tuesday, MLB Pipeline recognized him as the California League Pitcher of the Year for 2025.

SF Giants left-handed pitching prospect takes home California League Pitcher of the Year honors

Outfield prospect Eduardo Quintero of Rancho Cucamonga was recognized as the league's best prospect and MVP. He plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, so the Giants could see a lot of him in the coming years.

The San Jose Giants also had several All-Stars recognized. Along with Bresnahan, Jakob Christian, Dakota Jordan, Carlos Gutierrez, and Jean Carlos Sio were picked as All-Stars. San Jose's manager, Ydwin Villegas, was recognized.

Christian was one of the best power bats before earning a mid-season promotion to the Eugene Emeralds. Unfortunately, Jordan and Gutierrez both finished the season on the injured list.

Similar to Christian, Jordan was displaying solid power while cutting down on his strikeout rate. On the other hand, Gutierrez was one of the best pure hitters, posting a .351 batting average in 248 at-bats.

The injuries did not slow down San Jose. They led the California League with an 81-51 record, and have tallied one win so far against Inland Empire in the Championship Series.

Jacob Bresnahan played a huge part in San Jose's success this season. He anchored a rotation that comfortably led the league with a 3.50 ERA.

The southpaw pitcher got off to a slow start in April and had to pitch through some rough, early-season defensive games. However, he warmed up as soon as the calendar turned to May. Since May 1, he pitched to a 2.00 ERA with 109 strikeouts and 36 walks in 81 frames. Opposing hitters had just a .552 OPS against him during this stretch.

Overall, Bresnahan recorded a 2.61 ERA in 22 starts for San Jose. On the mound, he has a loose delivery from the left side and gets good extension. He mixes in a mid-90's fastball that has some late, riding action up in the zone with a changeup and a sweeper. Bresnahan does a nice job of replicating his arm speed when he throws the changeup, making it a tough pitch for opposing hitters to pick up.

There is a good chance that the 20-year-old pitcher begins next season in Eugene. The pitching side of the Giants' farm system is light on depth, but Bresnahan will remain a name to follow.

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