Author: Kevin Cunningham

We don’t talk much about the ACL in these posts, but today was a big day in the ACL as several Giants 2023 draftees (and one NDFA) all made their pro debuts at the level, except one draftee who went straight up to San Jose…which 2023 draftee was it? Meanwhile, Sean Roby’s path back up to Double-A continues successfully with a double and a home run.

It was a hot Friday, and teams were scoring big runs all over the place, but not always in the Giants favor. Four home runs for Sacramento at Albuquerque powered that win, including two more by Armando Alvarez. Meanwhile Carter Howell had a home run and a double to lead Eugene and have a breakout game, while Grant McCray scored on a sacrifice fly…from second.

We don’t highlight the Dominican Summer League often at the top of these posts, but Jose Rengel led a 7-inning no-hitter for the DSL Orange team. Meanwhile, Ismael Munguia continues to hit well in Richmond since his return, and Aeverson Arteaga’s home run streak continues after his walk-off last night.

As a top prospect debuted in the big leagues, there was still highlights in the minors. Vaun Brown made three steals, including an absolutely amazing straight steal of home that says everything about the type of player he is. Meanwhile, Eugene had three home runs, including two by Carter Williams and a walkoff by Aeverson Arteaga!

The big news is that Marco Luciano is getting called up after just six games in Triple-A. But he didn’t even have the biggest game for Sacramento today. Meanwhile Ismael Munguia is on a roll in Richmond, and Taiwanese signing Chen-Hsun Lee made his pro debut.