Wilson Delgado

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked San Francisco Giants #7 prospect in 1999
  Background: Delgado, obtained from Seattle in the trade that netted Shawn Estes, has received September callups in each of the last three years. He's batted .268 in 41 big league at-bats. Delgado is out of options and is almost a lock to make the big league team in April. Strengths: Delgado has matured into a sure-handed, catch-and-throw shortstop with strong defensive fundamentals. He has the ability to play second and third base as well. Though he hit .277 from both sides of the plate in Triple-A, he is a much stronger hitter from the left side, especially on pitches down in the zone. He hit all 12 of his home runs off righthanders. Weaknesses: Delgado doesn't have flashy range and a rifle arm at shortstop but excels because of his dependability. His speed is average at best on the bases. The Future: The Giants should replace departed utilityman Rey Sanchez with Delgado, a similar player with significantly more power potential. Incumbent shortstop Rich Aurilia wore down tremendously in the second half last year, so a platoon arrangement is possible.