The San Francisco Giants selected Patrick (PJ) Hilson out of Nettleton High School in Jonesboro, Arkansas in the sixth round of the 2018 MLB draft.
Hilson, an outfielder, turned in a forgettable pro debut after signing last spring with a .186/.280/.335 line over 182 plate appearances at the rookie ball level in the Arizona League.
Despite that less-than-stellar stat line and the fact that he is one of the rawest players in the Giants’ farm system, his loud tools demand attention.
Last month, when FanGraphs released their top prospect rankings for the Giants, he checked in at No.