SF Giants prospect voted as having best power tool by MLB Pipeline

MLB Pipeline published its preseason top-100 prospect list last week. It is now switching gears to highlighting the best tools in baseball, with SF Giants prospect Bryce Eldridge voted as having the best power tool.

SF Giants prospect voted as having best power tool by MLB Pipeline

Eldridge received a 70-grade power tool on a scale of 20 - 80. Over the past couple of years, some prospect outlets have lightly considered giving him an 80-grade due to his ability to hit for power to all fields with ease.

A 50-grade is considered average on this scale, so Eldridge’s power grade is comfortably above average and viewed as the top tool in that category. Samuel Basallo of the Baltimore Orioles, Konnor Griffin of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Sebastian Walcott of the Texas Rangers were also considered. 

Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline highlights what make Eldridge’s power so intriguing:

"[Bryce] Eldridge has all the ingredients to produce top-of-the-scale raw power: a quick left-handed swing designed to launch balls in the air, plus huge strength and leverage in his massive 6-foot-7 frame."

Jim Callis on Bryce Eldridge's power too

The Giants selected Eldridge in the first round of the 2023 draft out of James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia. He was originally drafted as a two-way player, but the Giants ended that experiment before he appeared professionally on the mound. 

They felt that the quickest path for Eldridge to make the majors was as a position player. Since then, the 21-year-old hitter has emerged as one of the best prospects in baseball, ranking as high as No. 12 according to Baseball America prior to the 2025 season.

Eldridge put together a strong 2025 season, as he posted an .843 OPS with 25 home runs, 84 RBI, and 46 runs in 433 plate appearances across three minor league affiliates. His finished the year with a brief stint on the Giants, where he tallied three hits in 28 at-bats but made plenty of hard contact.

The next question is where the left-handed bat might start next season. The Giants have not committed to him starting the year with the club. However, if Eldridge puts together a strong spring, he might just take that decision out of their hands.

Eldridge has been working on his defense at first base, but the Giants have coverage there with Rafael Devers. The long-term plan is for Devers and Eldridge to share time at first base. In the meantime, there are plenty of at-bats available at DH for Eldridge if he forces the Giants’ hand.