With the conclusion of the World Series, there is no more MLB for four months. However, many of the future Giants are still playing and I will focus on a few of them that just wrapped things up in the Arizona Fall League.
Gary Brown, Heath Hembree and Chris Dominguez are three prospects that should see playing time in San Francisco in the coming season. If you don't keep up with prospects, Brown is an outfielder that could be the leadoff hitter of the future in the city by the bay. Hembree is a hard throwing reliever that looks like he is close to being ready to see some time in the San Franciso pen. Chris Dominguez is a powerful third baseman who could see action if Pablo Sandoval gets hurt next year. All three have promise and showed that promise in the Arizona Fall League.
Brown hit 326 in 43 at bats, stole two bases, scored five runs and compiled a 388 on base percentage. Not a bad showing but it is worth mentioning that he was thrown out three times trying to steal. He has a lot of promise and if the Giants let Pagan go and don't get Michael Bourn, it will be either Brown or Blanco that ends up hitting leadoff for the Giants in the future. Dominguez was very impressive, hitting 344 with three home runs and eight driven in, in just 32 at bats. He certainly has some pop and if he continues to develop then we could see him in the big leagues soon. How much he plays would depend upon the health of Sandoval and the production of Brandon Belt. Hembree may be the most big league ready of the three. He had a solid showing in seven relief innings. He allowed three earned runs, walked two and struck out eleven. He should compete for a spot in the Giants bullpen next year and profiles as a good middle reliever that could develop into a solid setup man.
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