9. Wendell Fairley, Outfield
He was one of the best athletes in the draft when the Giants took him 29th overall in the 2007 draft. However, he has had a quiet professional debut, playing with the Giants’ Arizona Rookie League team.
In 52 games, Fairley hit .259, with just two home runs, 17 RBI, and struck out 37 times, showing that he is still very raw at the plate. However, he did have a .388 on-base percentage and added seven stolen bases. Like a lot of the Giants' young hitting prospects, he will move slowly through the system, so don’t expect to hear his name at AT&T Park for at least three more years.
10. Waldis Joaguin, Pitcher
You are probably more familiar with “Where’s Waldo” than Waldis Joaquin, but the Giants are certainly happy to have this 21-year-old in their system. Armed with a 95-mph fastball and a power slider, Joaquin was projected as a starter at the start of the season, but he has worked the majority of the year out of the bullpen, while making stops at both High- and Low-A affiliates.
His ERA is not too impressive (4.42), but the 73 strikeouts in 71.1 innings is something to be pleased with. He will probably start next season in San Jose, and reaching Double-A is a possibility.
Others to watch: Henry Sosa, RHP; Conor Gillaspie, 3B; Brandon Crawford, SS; Kevin Pucetes, RHP; Thomas Neal, OF; Mike McBryde, OF; Clayton Tanner, LHP.
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