Giants' Top 30 Prospects Highlighted by Power Hitter, Shortstop

San Francisco's farm system continues to improve, boasting two Top 100 prospects and several more on the cusp.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Giants have one of the most improved farm systems in MLB, climbing from No. 28 to No. 18 in the league's prospect rankings over the past year. They have two Top 100 prospects in first baseman Bryce Eldridge, the game's best power prospect, and shortstop Josuar Gonzalez, the top international amateur signed in 2025. The Giants also landed the best international amateur this year in shortstop Luis Hernandez, and have several other promising shortstop prospects like Jhonny Level and Gavin Kilen. Their international scouting has also unearthed talented young pitchers and outfielders.

Why it matters

The Giants' farm system has been on the upswing, and their continued development of top prospects could pay dividends for the major league club in the coming years. With two elite-level prospects and several others knocking on the door, San Francisco is positioning itself to be a contender in the NL West for the foreseeable future.

The details

Bryce Eldridge, the Giants' No. 1 prospect, was the youngest position player to debut in the majors last season at age 20. He is considered the game's best power prospect. The team's other Top 100 prospect is shortstop Josuar Gonzalez, who was the top international amateur signed in 2025. The Giants also landed the best international amateur this year, shortstop Luis Hernandez, and have several other promising shortstop prospects like Jhonny Level and Gavin Kilen. The team's international scouting has also uncovered talented young pitchers and outfielders to bolster the farm system.

  • The Giants' farm system was ranked No. 28 in MLB Pipeline's preseason rankings in 2025.
  • By the 2025 midseason rankings, the Giants had climbed to No. 18, the most improved system in baseball.
  • The Giants' 2026 preseason Top 30 prospects list was released on March 4, 2026.

The players

Bryce Eldridge

The Giants' No. 1 prospect and the game's best power prospect, who made his MLB debut at age 20 last season.

Josuar Gonzalez

The Giants' No. 2 prospect and a Top 100 shortstop, who was the top international amateur signed in 2025.

Luis Hernandez

The Giants' top international amateur signing in 2026, a shortstop who some scouts believe is better than Eldridge or Gonzalez.

Jhonny Level

One of the Giants' promising shortstop prospects, along with Gavin Kilen.

Gavin Kilen

Another of the Giants' promising shortstop prospects, along with Jhonny Level.

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The takeaway

The Giants' farm system is stocked with high-end talent, particularly at the shortstop position, which could provide a foundation for the major league club to build around in the years ahead. With two Top 100 prospects and several others on the cusp, San Francisco is well-positioned to be a contender in the NL West for the foreseeable future.