CSN Bay Area · Apr 14, 2017
Down on the Farm: Giants flexing versatility with top prospects
Bochy sends his appreciation to Brandon Crawford in somber 24 hoursThrough 11 games this season, the Giants have used 14 different position players, including four left fielders (Jarrett Parker, Chris Marrero, Gorkys Hernandez, and Aaron Hill) and three third basemen in (Eduardo Nunez, Conor Gillaspie and Hill).
It’s clear that Bruce Bochy values versatility on defense, and the Giants are making sure their top prospects are comfortable fielding multiple positions.
Here’s a look at how three of the Giants’ top minor league hitters are being used defensively...
Christian Arroyo, 21, Triple-A Sacramento River Cats
2017 stats: 7 G, .407/.448/.630, 11 H, 1 HR, 3 2B, 7 R, 5 RBI
Positions: SS/3B/2B