Minor League Round Up, 7/5: John Bertrand Shines, Trevor McDonald Returns
Jeff Pegues
The San Francisco Giants minor league system was active on July 5, with a number of prospects making significant contributions.
John Bertrand Shines
John Bertrand, the Giants' No. 12 prospect, had a big day for High-A Eugene. The 21-year-old right-hander pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and striking out seven. Bertrand has been one of the Giants' most impressive pitchers this season, and his performance on Saturday was another reminder of his potential.
Trevor McDonald Returns
Trevor McDonald, the Giants' No. 24 prospect, made his return from injury on Saturday. The 22-year-old outfielder had been out since May with a hamstring injury, but he looked good in his first game back. McDonald went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored.
Other Notable Performances
- Luis Matos, the Giants' No. 2 prospect, went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored for Low-A San Jose.
- Marco Luciano, the Giants' No. 3 prospect, went 1-for-4 with a double and a walk for Single-A Salem-Keizer.
- Hunter Bishop, the Giants' No. 4 prospect, went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs for Double-A Richmond.
Overall, it was a good day for the Giants' minor league system. A number of prospects made significant contributions, and the team is starting to build some momentum.
Here are some additional details about the minor league action on July 5:
- John Bertrand's six scoreless innings were his longest outing of the season.
- Trevor McDonald's return was a major boost for the Giants' outfield.
- Luis Matos is now hitting .301 with a .901 OPS for San Jose.
- Marco Luciano is hitting .267 with a .805 OPS for Salem-Keizer.
- Hunter Bishop is hitting .273 with a .906 OPS for Richmond.
The Giants' minor league system is starting to show some real promise. A number of prospects are making significant contributions, and the team is starting to build some momentum.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Giants' minor league system.
