Josuar Gonzalez Cracks Top 20 in Latest Prospect Rankings, Signaling Big Things Ahead for Giants' Farm System
The latest top-101 prospect list from Baseball Prospectus is out, and there’s a new high-water mark for the San Francisco Giants’ rising star Josuar Gonzalez. The 18-year-old switch-hitting middle infielder landed at No. 20 overall-an impressive leap that reflects just how quickly his stock is rising across the league.
Gonzalez isn’t alone in representing the Giants on this list. Power-hitting first baseman Bryce Eldridge checked in at No. 33, while fellow middle infielder Jhonny Level slotted in at No.
- Both Gonzalez and Eldridge have become mainstays on just about every major prospect list this offseason, and for good reason-they’re shaping up to be cornerstones of the Giants’ next wave.
What’s interesting is how the rankings vary once you get past that top duo. Baseball America, for instance, had Bo Davidson at No. 87 and Level at No. 98, showing how evaluators are still sorting through the Giants’ next tier of talent.
Meanwhile, Keith Law of The Athletic offered a different take, listing 2025 first-rounder Gavin Kilen as the third-best prospect in the system and placing him at No. 69 overall. Law was high on the Kilen pick from the jump, and it’s clear he still sees significant upside there.
The Giants also have a group of young arms-Jacob Bresnahan, Argenis Cayama, and Keyner Martinez-who haven’t cracked the top-101 lists just yet, but are generating internal buzz. Each brings something different to the table, and while they’re flying under the radar for now, don’t be surprised if one or more of them breaks through in the near future.
As for the top of the system, there’s a growing debate about who truly holds the No. 1 prospect title in the organization. It’s a two-man race between Eldridge and Gonzalez, and depending on where Eldridge starts the season, that conversation could heat up quickly.
The Giants haven’t committed to having Eldridge on the Opening Day roster, but there’s a clear path to playing time at designated hitter. The club appears to be leaving that door open, hoping he forces their hand with a strong spring showing in the Cactus League.
Gonzalez, on the other hand, is coming off a stellar debut campaign after signing out of the Dominican Republic for just under $3 million during the 2025 international free agency period-one of the largest bonuses the Giants have ever handed out through that channel. And so far, he’s looked every bit worth the investment.
In 228 plate appearances last summer, Gonzalez slashed .288/.404/.455 with four home runs, 24 RBIs, and 52 runs scored. His 129 wRC+ indicates he was well above league average at the plate, and the underlying numbers are just as impressive: a 16.2% walk rate, 15.8% strikeout rate, and a .168 ISO.
Oh, and he swiped 33 bases in 38 attempts. That’s a rare blend of patience, contact, pop, and speed-all wrapped into an 18-year-old frame with plenty of room to grow.
Scouts are already projecting more power to come as Gonzalez continues to develop physically. If that projection holds-and there’s every reason to believe it might-he could evolve into one of the most complete infield prospects in baseball. Right now, he’s already offering plus speed, strong defense, and the ability to hit for average from both sides of the plate.
In fact, Baseball America’s Ben Badler and Carlos Collazo recently discussed Gonzalez in glowing terms, suggesting that had he been eligible for the 2025 MLB Draft, he would’ve been in the conversation for the No. 1 overall pick. That’s lofty praise-and it underscores just how special Gonzalez could be.
For a Giants farm system that’s been steadily climbing the ranks in recent years, this latest round of prospect buzz is another encouraging sign. With Gonzalez and Eldridge leading the charge, and a handful of intriguing names waiting in the wings, San Francisco’s future is starting to take shape-and it’s looking increasingly bright.