2017 Acquisition: Jacob Gonzalez, 3B
Birthday (age on opening day 2018): 6/26/1998 (19)
2017 teams/levels played for: Arizona Rookie League Giants
2017 Stats: .339/.418/.458, 194 PA, 1 HR, 16/23 BB/K
Info: The son of former Arizona Diamondbacks (among others) outfielder Luis Gonzalez, Gonzalez has been around baseball for much of his life. His maturity for the game led to the San Francisco Giants drafting the third baseman in the 2nd round.
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Gonzalez is more of a naturally strong hitter than his father, with legit plus raw power and an above-average hit tool as well. In spite of being a below-average runner, Gonzalez has the bat to be an impact offensive player.
Defensively, Gonzalez was much better than seen in showcases at the hot corner, using his above-average arm well and coming in well on balls, but his lateral quickness is still a weakness at third base, and he may end up having to move to first base or a corner outfield position as he fills into his frame.
With a mature approach at the plate as seen in his excellent BB/K rate in the AZL, Gonzalez may force the San Francisco Giants hand to push him straight to a full-season level in his first full pro season.
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