Blackburn Makes Good Impressions Early
Clayton Blackburn was a 16th-round pick in June, but his pro debut made some wonder why he lasted that long.
Clayton Blackburn was a 16th-round pick in June, but his pro debut made some wonder why he lasted that long.
Hector Correa may have been afterthought when the Giants traded for him in 2010, but he's making a name for himself now.
The Giants feel they may have rushed Brandon Belt so they might be a little more cautious with Gary Brown.
CARY, N.C.—Skyler Stromsmoe was the definition of an organizational player, and at the start of the 2011 season, he had less than 500 career at-bats as a pro thanks to [...]
Correspondent Andy Baggarly selects end-of-season awards for the Giants organization, naming a best player, best pitcher and a player to monitor in 2012.
One of the tougher transitions to pro ball is staying healthy and strong for an entire season. Tommy Joseph is showing that he's figured out how to make it through.
Outfielder Gary Brown was one of the fastest players in the 2010 draft class and he is off to a running start in high Class A.
The Giants took a middle infielder in the first round of the draft for the first time since 1988 when they selected St. John's shortstop Joe Panik. The Giants feel like they picked a player with similarities to former Giant Rich Aurilia.
Once a slugging first baseman, Craig Westcott has had early success in his switch to pitching.
Known for his speed, outfielder Gary Brown is off to a hot start for high Class A San Jose.
Steve Decker has his players at Triple-A Fresno taking off for the next base regularly.
Ehire Adrianza is the latest Giants shortstop to go down with an injury.
Lefthander Clayton Tanner could see time in the Giants' bullpen this season.
Recently a second baseman, Nick Noonan is playing shortstop at spring training. He hasn't played there since he was in high school.
Brandon Belt hasn't taken an at-bat in the big leagues, but he's already a hit on the card show autograph circuit.
Ryan Verdugo has an ability to miss bats and has a shot at earning a spot in the bullpen for the Giants during the 2011 season.
The Giants have seen a lot of return on their draft picks recently and Conor Gillaspie is starting to show signs of his worth as well.
Lefthander Eric Surkamp was in a position to move quickly through the minor leagues before a labrum tear in his hip sidelined him.