San Francisco Giants

Draft History
2024
Kodai Senga - protection
17 - Marco Luciano
77 - Gavin Stone
120 - James McArthur
142 - Miguel Andujar
150 - Matt Waldron

2023
Francisco Alvarez - protection
55 - David Villar
105 - Josh Smith
123 - Mark Vientos
133 - Travis Swaggerty
149 - Jose Butto

2022
Tylor MeGill - protection
21 - Bailey Ober
51 - Ian Kennedy
81 - Jhoulys Chacin
101 - Drew Smith
122 - Steven Okert
138 - Griffin Jax

2021
Andres Gimenez - protection
21 - Josh Lindblom
48 - Nick Margevicius
78 - Caleb Baragar
108 - Jonathan Davis
138 - A.J. Cole
168 - Justin Topa

2020
Pete Alonso - protection
19 - Andrew Knizner
104 - Sheldon Neuse

2019

Jeff McNeil - protection
5 - Isiah Kiner-Falefa
30 - Jonathan Loaisiga
31 - Jose Castillo
35 - Daniel Palka
91 - Nick Ciuffo
120 - Spenver Kieboom
144 - Tim Hill

2018
Amed Rosario - protection
67 - Sam Travis
97 - Paul Blackburn
127 - Tomas Telis

2017
Robert Gsellman - protection
60 - A.J. Griffin
90 - T.J. Rivera

102 - Daniel Coulombe
117 - J.C. Ramirez
120 - Tyler Holt

2016
Noah Syndergaard - protection
39 - Tyler Saladino
99 - Yadiel Rivera
126 - Eric Geoddel
129 - Greg Garcia

2015
Jacob deGrom - protection
20 - Domingo Santana
42 - Eugenio Suarez
46 - Tony Sipp
63 - Tommy Kahnle
105 - Jimmy Paredes

2014
Zack Wheeler - protection
5 - Jackie Bradley Jr.
31 - Jim Henderson
61 - Matt den Dekker
98 - Vic Black
128 - Joey Terdoslavich

2013
Matt Harvey - protection
16 - Donovan Solano
40 - Pedro Florimon
43 - Kirk Nieuwenhius
59 - Dallas Keuchel
91 - Jeurys Familia

2012
Justin Turner - protection
20 - Arodys Vizcaino
22 - Nathan Eovaldi
69 - Logan Schafer
99 - Mike Nickeas
103 - Pedro Beato

2011
Ike Davis - protection
7 - Jose Tabata
25 - Chris Heisey
56 - Dillon Gee
89 - Luis Hernandez
90 - Justin Germano

2010
Fernando Martinez - protection
71 - Vin Mazzaro
109 - Anthony Swarzak
118 - Craig Tatum
130 - Luke French
144 - Jeff Fiorentino

2009

Daniel Murphy - protection
31 - Cory Wade
33 - Joe Inglett
89 - John Bowker
91 - Jose Maijres
102 - John Jaso
105 - Jeff Bailey

2008
Carlos Gomez - protection
114 - Reggie Sanders
126 - Gary Glover
133 - Juan Gutierrez
135 - J.D. Durbin
146 - Colt Morton

2007
Mike Pelfrey - protection
92 - Tony Pena
94 - Billy Sadler
99 - Scott Moore
101 - Tim Salmon
148 - Julio Franco

2006
Mike Jacobs - protection
11 - Ryan Doumit

32 - Corey Hart
41 - Josh Johnson
71 - Andrew Sisco
97 - Merkin Valdez
131 - Andy Phillips

2005
David Wright - protection
10 - Nick Swisher
41 - Denny Bautista
52 - Victor Diaz
89 - Kazuhito Tadano

146 - Josh Paul

2004
Jose Reyes - protection
7 - David DeJesus
39 - Jhonny Peralta
59 - Amaury Telemaco
125 - Dan Wheeler
130 - Chris Spurling
134 - Mark Sweeney

2003
Pat Strange - protection
5 - Sean Burroughs
76 - Carlos Silva
79 - Jamie Cerda
95 - Casey Blake

2002
Alex Escobar - protection
39 - Cory Aldridge
58 - Damien Moss
65 - Randall Simon
83 - Jeff Austin
95 - Josh Fogg

99 - Courtney Duncan

129 - Chris Michalak
130 - Erick Almonte

2001
2 - Jimmy Rollins
5 - Adam Piatt
6 - Jon Garland
20 - Lorenzo Barcelo
35 - Ruben Quevedo
84 - Mike Holtz

2025 San Francisco Giants

Overview: They say the grass is always greener. Nowhere is this truer than in Northern California. But will it too be true for the Ex-Mets? Fans in the Bay Area will be treated to an entirely fresh roster in 2025 but early returns from local sports-radio personalities suggest there will be plenty of critiques. Ah, but they say a change of scenery cleanses the soul. So, will it? I suppose we’ll see. And just who are “they” anyway?

Starting Pitching: Most teams wouldn’t be able to absorb the absence of their Big Time Ace and still have a decent rotation intact. But the Giants will do that this year, as Jacob DeGrom will miss nearly the entire ’25 campaign. The good news is that everyone else is (mostly) healthy and under 30. Gavin Stone will likely take DeGrom’s spot in the rotation and he won’t be bad. Bailey Ober makes a fine #2 starter, while Matt Waldron and Joey Estes round out the full-time guys. Tylor Megill will function as the 5-man while he battles through some injuries this season. This collection of arms doesn’t exactly blow you away, but they are reliable and possess some upside to be excited about as they await the return of their Ace. (C+)

Relief Pitching: At present there are six quite capable arms here, but a bit more depth will need to be added if this group is to be shaped into the truly formidable. James McArthur is the designated closer among the group but is probably the least qualified to do the job effectively. Other candidates include Griffin Jax and Jose Butto; both are terrifying set-up guys who could easily find themselves pitching the ninth. Lucas Erceg and Tyler Saucedo make attractive middle inning options, as does freshly acquired southpaw, Scott Alexander. Even with his addition, however, there remain innings to be covered. At least there’s a solid foundation to be built upon. (B+)

Catchers: Francisco Alvarez is only 23 and holds plenty of promise. The trouble is he’s the only backstop on the roster and hasn’t proven capable of handling everyday duty just yet. Still, he does qualify to start about ¾ of the season donning the tools of ignorance, so finding a backup to fill the void shouldn’t prove too challenging. Alvarez adds a plus bat to the lineup when he does play, and his plus arm will prove difficult to exploit as most of this pitching staff pins runners tight. Though some depth here is obviously necessary, if you’ve got only one catcher on your roster, Alvarez isn’t a bad one to have. (B)

Designated Hitter. Mark Viento appears to be the guy who will fill this slot on most days and will drive in a good deal of runs this year. (B)

Infield: Penciling in a lineup is made easy by this group. The infield is offensively balanced and will produce at an above average clip. Pete Alonso seems primed for another 40-homer campaign. Andres Gimenez will start every day at 2b a solidifies the right-side defense. He brings speed to the table along with Isiah Kiner-Falefa who will be asked to man shortstop in 2025 as the Giants await the further development of protection pick Luisangel Acuna. Third baseman Josh Smith adds even more speed while Marcos Luciano will function strictly as a backup. (B+)

Outfield: The Giants will struggle to hit for power this year and the lack of it in the outfield is a big reason why. One would hope that this lack of pop is compensated for by speed, but this isn’t really the case either. It’s old meets new in centerfield. Veteran Kevin Kiermeyer will stabilize the defense when he isn’t being sat in favor of youngster Pete Crow-Armstrong who is only 22. Armstrong will likely play some corner as well, as the trio of Amed Rosario, Miguel Andujar, and Nelson Velasquez will need some assistance. Another body or two in the outfield is needed and the Giants could take one early in the draft. (C+)

Conclusion: There are too many weaknesses here for me to see the Giants posting a record that would earn them a playoff spot. It appears that 2025 will be a rebuild for the newly minted Giants as they grow accustomed to their new stadium which is the most pitcher friendly park in the league. Well, as they say… There’s always next year.