The San Francisco Giants selected Stetson shortstop Lorenzo Meola with the 116th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. The Giants fourth-round selection has a $654,700 recommended slot value. Meola was expected to be a mid-round selection and so is unlikely to sign for a significantly below-slot agreement.
After selecting to bat-first prospects on Day 1, the Giants started Day 2 of the draft with one of the better defensive shortstops in the college class. At his best, Meola has flashed the potential to be a plus defender at shortstop with solid bat-to-ball skills and potential 10-15 home run power.