Giants round up the 2010 draft class...Brown and Parker signed

Giants sign first-round pick Gary Brown

SF also inks second-round pick Jarrett Parker

http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100816&content_id=13532188&vkey=pr_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=ed-3987850-153012614

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- The San Francisco Giants have signed their first two selections in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft, the club announced this evening. The Giants inked outfielder, Gary Brown, their first pick and 24th overall selection to a 2011 deal. San Francisco also penned their second pick and the 74th overall selection in the 2010 Draft, Jarrett Parker. The Giants have come to terms with 33 players from this year's draft, including each of their first 14 selections and 18 of their top 20 picks.

http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/team/draft.jsp?c_id=sf

I am not sure how accurate the list posted further down the page, as it shows 5th rounder Richard Hembree and 6th rounder Mike Kickham as unsigned. Hembree has pitched for the AZL Giants and Kickhham is already with Salem Keizer. They also show 6-8 USF LHP Andrew Barbosa as unsigned, which would be a bit of a loss. He may have been a bit of a project, but he seemed like a very intriguing pick in that spot.

http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100816&content_id=13531364&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf

THE NEWEST GIANTS PROSPECTS:

1st/24th Gary Brown 6-0,185 CF R/R/Cal-State Fullerton - has plus speed, considered a lead-off hitter who can be a force at the top of the lineup. His base stealing success rate was above average. His defense in CF is also considered a plus, good range and instincts that could develop into a potential Gold glover-type. His arm is acceptable if not a plus tool. A gap-to-gap hitter with little power, he has to improve his patience at the plate to properly utilize his speed. He can bunt and makes enough contact. Brown should begin with the Arizona League squad or Salem Keizer, but may hit near the top of most prospect lists shortly. The comparisons have varied on Brown's game to Johnny Damon, Jacoby Ellsbury or Juan Pierre. Solid prospect with solid tools,

2nd/74th Jarrett Parker 6-4,210 CF L/L Virginia also has plus speed with some pop in his bat. He is an athletic hitter with a good frame, his hitting is a bit raw. He projects as a top-of-the-order hitter and a great base stealing threat with plus speed. The only question seems to be how fast he transitions to making consistent contact with professional pitching. He is a high power/high K% Rate with the bat currently. Swings and misses more than he should. Can be bothered with breaking stuff. Defensively, he's a plus CF with an average arm in the OF. Should also begin with Arizona / Salem Keizer.

3rd/105th Carter Jurica 5-11,185 SS R/R Kansas State - considered a utility IF type. A bit of a surprise pick in this spot. Not a real polished or toolsy prospect but a solid player. He is considered a plus runner and a patient, disciplined hitter. Average defender with an average arm but a versatile defender who may have to carry many gloves in his bag.

4th/138th Seth Rosin 6-6,245 RHP Minnesota - Good body control and command of his pitches. He could rise very fast. Efficient, a control-type pitcher who projects as a solid, bottom of the rotation 3rd/4th starter or solid set-up reliever. FB runs 90-94 with command. Change and breaking stuff is average. Throws strikes and scouts liked his demeanor. Only 12 BB over 103 IP in 2010.

5th/168th Richard Hembree 6-4,210 RHP College of Charleston - A bit raw and inexperienced, but a fresh arm with a FB that touches 98 and major league size gives him a chance to advance.

6th/198th Mike Kickham 6-4,205 LHP Missouri State - signed for $410K, over slot for the draft position shows what the Giants think of him. A quality arm with good size from a college program that has been producing some quality professional arms of late. FB runs from 90-94.

As of last night's deadline, the only two draftees that the Giants did not sign from within the first 20 rounds were 15th rounder Andrew Barbosa, a left-handed pitcher out of South Florida, and 19th rounder Austin Southall, a highly regarded prep 1B from University HS (LA).

This looks to be a solid, if unspectacular draft haul for the Giants. If they hit 2/3 on the position players listed and 2/3 from amongst the pitchers, it can become a very successful draft.