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5 San Francisco Giants Prospects Who Could Get Called Up in May 2015
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The San Francisco Giants are off to a predictably horrid start in their third World Series defense over five seasons. The odd-year stigma continues to plague the City by the Bay while manager Bruce Bochy is forced to do battle with a blatantly flawed roster. The Giants are not completely incapable of earning a playoff berth in the parity-laden National League, but might need to soon rely on an influx of young talent in order to ignite a spark.
5. Jarrett Parker (OF)
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5. Jarrett Parker (OF)
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The Giants’ outfield will suddenly become crowded when Hunter Pence returns from forearm surgery, but should an injury occur, Bochy could elect to carry a fifth outfielder as opposed to bolstering the roster’s infield depth. Parker, a former second-round pick, would likely be that guy. He owns a whopping 1.072 OPS with six home runs and 20 RBI in 63 at-bats at AAA-Sacramento this season.
4. Hunter Strickland (RHP)
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4. Hunter Strickland (RHP)
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Strickland had been dubbed the Giants’ future closer late last season, but was optioned to AAA toward the end of camp due to a crowded bullpen loaded with talent. The Giants’ biggest strength doesn’t figure to endure an overhaul anytime soon, but Strickland would likely be be Bochy’s go-to guy should an injury occur. The flame-throwing righty owns a 0.82 ERA with 11 strikeouts in 8.2 innings of work in 2015.
3. Steven Okert (LHP)
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3. Steven Okert (LHP)
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The Giants are plush with up-and-coming bullpen arms. Okert is no exception. The 23-year-old farmhand is on the fast track, taking his talents to AAA in just third full season as a professional. Okert, a left-hander, figures to eventually replace either Javier Lopez or Jeremy Affeldt in the Giants’ pen, but could earn a call-up this season should the club need a fresh arm. He owns a 0.90 ERA with 12 strikeouts in 10.0 innings of work in 2015.
2. Kyle Crick (RHP)
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2. Kyle Crick (RHP)
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Crick is widely considered the most promising prospect in the Giants’ farm system. The future ace right-hander has excelled in three starts at the Double-A level this season, posting a 1.42 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 12.2 innings. Injuries have tested the Giants’ rotation depth in the early-going. Further complications in the starting five could potentially force Bochy’s hand, and result in a premature call-up for the Giants' top-rated prospect.
1. Adam Duvall (1B/3B)
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1. Adam Duvall (1B/3B)
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Giants’ fans have been rabid in vocally expressing their dislike for newcomer Casey McGehee, who flaunts a microscopic .173 batting average with 12 strikeouts and a league-leading eight GIDPs in 52 at-bats this year. McGehee’s extended struggles could land Duvall a May call-up, and a starting gig at the hot corner. Duvall has shredded PCL pitching to date, recording a 1.059 OPS with 13 extra-base hits and 16 RBI in 19 games.
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