If the 20-year-old continues his current trajectory, he could enjoy ample opportunities to land a ball in McCovey Cove at some point this year.

Bryce Eldridge commands attention. At 6-foot-7, the broad-shouldered slugger towers over the batter’s box. His swing is pure and the bat crack echoes when he connects with a pitch. For a San Francisco Giants team looking for its next homegrown star,

The Giants' system is hurting from several misses on recent top selections and a lack of picks at the top of last year's draft.