Down on the Farm 2025

[calsnowskier]

Also yesterday:

Marco Luciano’s home run had an exit velocity 111.6 MPH and an estimated distance of 430 feet. Thats a missile, folks.

There has never been real concerns about his bat. He WILL have a MLB career. But that career will be limited if he is tied to DH.

 

[LHG]

Kyle Harrison yesterday:

5 IP
6 H
1 ER
0 BB
7 K

Ran the FB up to 98

He seems to be recovering well from a poor start to the 2025 season. I wonder how long before the Giants demote Roupp to AAA and/or Hicks to the bullpen.

 

[calsnowskier]

Kyle Harrison yesterday:

5 IP
6 H
1 ER
0 BB
7 K

Ran the FB up to 98

Maybe the issues were mechanical and not injury??

 

[LHG]

There has never been real concerns about his bat. He WILL have a MLB career. But that career will be limited if he is tied to DH.

And his numbers aren't that great at AAA for a corner outfielder/DH type.

 

[calsnowskier]

And his numbers aren't that great at AAA for a corner outfielder/DH type.

He is still super young. I am not concerned about his bat in the slightest.

 

[LHG]

He is still super young. I am not concerned about his bat in the slightest.

Sure. Just saying his numbers aren't that impressive currently.

 

[calsnowskier]

I still have high hopes and expectations for Roupp, but I wouldn’t be opposed to giving him a breather in Sacto for a bit and let him work on what he has learned this past month+.

Let’s see if Harry is back. Or give the slot to Birdsong and call up a reliever instead (Harry?? Hjelli??)

 

[LHG]

I still have high hopes and expectations for Roupp, but I wouldn’t be opposed to giving him a breather in Sacto for a bit and let him work on what he has learned this past month+.

Let’s see if Harry is back. Or give the slot to Birdsong and call up a reliever instead (Harry?? Hjelli??)

I would also be okay with Hicks moving back to the bullpen but that obviously is a bit more difficult than demoting Roupp.

 

[tzill]

Maybe the issues were mechanical and not injury??

The velocity is nice, but I will die on the hill that his ceiling is tied to improving his secondary pitches and overall command. He has flashed an improved slider at times in Sac this season. Hopefully he builds off that.

 

[Stokes1931]

Tonight in Eugene, Rademacher went 5 innings, gave up 4 hits, no walks, 10 K's, and no runs. His ERA for the season is now 0.38.

Bandura is 3-3 and is up to .347 (and he has a stolen base)

In Richmond, Eldridge was 3-4 with a double and RBI (.280)

Brown was 1-4 with a steal of 2nd and a steal of home.

 

[tzill]

Carson Whisenhunt last night in Sacramento:

7 IP
6 H
2 ER
0 BB
7 SO
80 pitches (61 strikes)

-1st time he’s reached 7 innings
-Only blemish was 2 solo shots given up to Aramis Garcia
-went fastball heavy, throwing it 68% of the time


He's coming...

 

[LHG]

Carson Whisenhunt last night in Sacramento:

7 IP
6 H
2 ER
0 BB
7 SO
80 pitches (61 strikes)

-1st time he’s reached 7 innings
-Only blemish was 2 solo shots given up to Aramis Garcia
-went fastball heavy, throwing it 68% of the time


He's coming...

A bit funny considering the catcher discussion in this thread.

 

[calsnowskier]

Carson Whisenhunt last night in Sacramento:

7 IP
6 H
2 ER
0 BB
7 SO
80 pitches (61 strikes)

-1st time he’s reached 7 innings
-Only blemish was 2 solo shots given up to Aramis Garcia
-went fastball heavy, throwing it 68% of the time


He's coming...

I want Harry and Birdy to get back into the rotation first, but Whiz may elbow his way to the front of the line.

Good problem to have.

 

[LHG]

Giants trying to stock every available minor league outfielder right now:

Giants Sign Cal Mitchell To Minor League Contract

Outfielder Cal Mitchell joined the Giants on a minor league deal. Read more about the former second-round pick at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Giants To Sign Daniel Johnson To Minor League Contract

The Giants signed former Guardians outfielder Daniel Johnson to a minor league deal after a big showing in Mexico. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

 

[calsnowskier]

Giants trying to stock every available minor league outfielder right now:

Giants Sign Cal Mitchell To Minor League Contract

Outfielder Cal Mitchell joined the Giants on a minor league deal. Read more about the former second-round pick at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Giants To Sign Daniel Johnson To Minor League Contract

The Giants signed former Guardians outfielder Daniel Johnson to a minor league deal after a big showing in Mexico. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Mitchel looks interesting. His batting numbers have been consistently good throughout his minor league career. I can only guess that he has an iron glove and that is what holds him back. In ‘19, fwiw, he was a top 100 prospect.

Johnson looks like a dud. He played 10 games in Mexico and tore it up, but outside of that, he hasn’t really done anything in his career that stands out.

 

[LHG]

Mitchel looks interesting. His batting numbers have been consistently good throughout his minor league career. I can only guess that he has an iron glove and that is what holds him back. In ‘19, fwiw, he was a top 100 prospect.

Johnson looks like a dud. He played 10 games in Mexico and tore it up, but outside of that, he hasn’t really done anything in his career that stands out.

Giants are hoping Johnson is Encarnacion 2.0?

 

[calsnowskier]

Giants are hoping Johnson is Encarnacion 2.0?

Encarnacion was a stud in the Mexican league for more than TEN games…

 

[LHG]

Encarnacion was a stud in the Mexican league for more than TEN games…

Trying to get more prime hitting by acting faster this time?
Interesting that Johnson got assigned to AAA but Mitchell landed at AA

 

[calsnowskier]

Trying to get more prime hitting by acting faster this time?
Interesting that Johnson got assigned to AAA but Mitchell landed at AA

I don’t think either are big coups. They are both additions to a poison that we have rather decent depth at in the system. I really don’t give their placement any thought, I seriously doubt their placement had anything to do past those team’s roster needs (defensive OFer vs a DH or a RH vs a LH).

 

[tzill]

Jairo Pomares so far this season in AA:
.258 AVG
.824 OPS
5 HR (11 XBH)
10% BB%
23% K%
134 wRC+

He had a 104 wRC+ in 336 PA in AA last season and has taken a big step forward in 2025. Get that man to Sacramento.