Pedro Feliz

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked San Francisco Giants #8 prospect in 2001
  Feliz has come a long way from the skinny kid who hit .193 with no extra-base hits in the Rookie-level Arizona League in his 1994 pro debut. After hitting 40 home runs the previous three seasons combined, Feliz took advantage of hitter-friendly Beiden Field to post a career year at Fresno. He finished fourth in the minors in home runs and was rated the best defensive third baseman in the Pacific Coast League. Feliz' power is rivaled only by Minor, who dwarfs him physically. The key to unlocking that power was plate discipline. Once he stopped putting himself in pitcher's counts, he was able to use his short swing and strong wrists to his advantage. Feliz set career highs with 30 walks and a .337 on-base percentage in 2000, but those numbers won't get it done in the big leagues unless he hits 30 home runs again. And he likely won't against better pitching without improved pitch selection. He has solid tools defensively at third base, including a strong arm and good footwork. With Bill Mueller traded to the Cubs, Feliz is at the top of the organizational ladder and has a chance to win the starting job in San Francisco. At worst, he'll share time with Russ Davis. Feliz tuned up for his chance with a strong winter in the Dominican, giving him momentum going into the spring.