Conner Menez

Organization Prospect Rankings

• 
  Ranked San Francisco Giants #17 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: Menez has moved slowly through the system after being drafted in 2016. He bounced among high Class A, Double-A and Triple-A over the past two seasons before making his big league debut on July 21. The callup was a reward for a strikeout renaissance from Menez at Double-A and Triple-A.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Menez fits perfectly into the mold of a sneaky lefthander; his stuff won't overwhelm hitters, but it will get them out. Menez brings his fastball in the low 90s, but it plays much harder. Menez generates exceptional extension in his delivery, so an average heater in terms of pure velocity gets more swings and misses than would be expected. He backs up the fastball with a low-80s curveball that projects as solid-average and an improved changeup. If he can bring the changeup along even further, his odds of sticking in the rotation will improve.
  
  THE FUTURE: Menez will battle for a rotation spot in spring training but could return to Triple-A for more seasoning.
• 
  Ranked San Francisco Giants #25 prospect in 2019
  Track Record: The Giants' 14th-round pick in 2016, Menez had a career-best year in 2018. The majority of his work came for Double-A Richmond, where he struck out 92 batters in 74 innings.
  
  Scouting Report: Menez throws from a low, three-quarter arm slot with an above-average fastball that sits 90-95 mph. He gets excellent extension from the mound, allowing his fastball to get on hitters faster than the radar readings may suggest. Menez has a true four-pitch mix with a curveball, slider and changeup, although none consistently grades out better than average. His slider can flash plus at times with good tilt. Menez showed below-average control in 2018, walking more than four batters per nine innings.
  
  The Future: Although the Giants have stuck with Menez as a starter, he may be best suited for a relief role in the future. He's scheduled for Triple-A Sacramento in 2019.

• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Menez has moved slowly through the system after being drafted in 2016. He bounced among high Class A, Double-A and Triple-A over the past two seasons before making his big league debut on July 21. The callup was a reward for a strikeout renaissance from Menez at Double-A and Triple-A.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Menez fits perfectly into the mold of a sneaky lefthander; his stuff won’t overwhelm hitters, but it will get them out. Menez brings his fastball in the low 90s, but it plays much harder. Menez generates exceptional extension in his delivery, so an average heater in terms of pure velocity gets more BA GRADE 50 Risk: Very High BA GRADE 40 Risk: Medium BA GRADE 40 Risk: Medium swings and misses than would be expected. He backs up the fastball with a low-80s curveball that projects as solid-average and an improved changeup. If he can bring the changeup along even further, his odds of sticking in the rotation will improve.
  
  THE FUTURE: Menez will battle for a rotation spot in spring training but could return to Triple-A for more seasoning.
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Menez has moved slowly through the system after being drafted in 2016. He bounced among high Class A, Double-A and Triple-A over the past two seasons before making his big league debut on July 21. The callup was a reward for a strikeout renaissance from Menez at Double-A and Triple-A.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Menez fits perfectly into the mold of a sneaky lefthander; his stuff won't overwhelm hitters, but it will get them out. Menez brings his fastball in the low 90s, but it plays much harder. Menez generates exceptional extension in his delivery, so an average heater in terms of pure velocity gets more swings and misses than would be expected. He backs up the fastball with a low-80s curveball that projects as solid-average and an improved changeup. If he can bring the changeup along even further, his odds of sticking in the rotation will improve.
  
  THE FUTURE: Menez will battle for a rotation spot in spring training but could return to Triple-A for more seasoning.