Scouting Report

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Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Arm: 60 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50

Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50 | Overall: 50

Every Draft class has a fair share of interesting two-way players, with it typically being fairly clear whether that player’s future lies on the mound or in the batter’s box. There were some spirited discussions over the summer with Eldridge, however, with the Virginia high school product excelling both as a pitcher and a hitter on the summer showcase circuit, including as part of USA Baseball’s gold medal-winning team at the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup, though it looked like the industry was leaning more toward him as a hitter during his senior season.

Eldridge shook off the rust from having missed time, especially on the mound, due a hamstring injury as a high school junior, to show off legitimate ability both ways. On the mound, he shows feel for three pitches, with a fastball up to 95-96 mph, a very effective low-80s slider and the chance to have a solid changeup. He’s athletic on the mound and is generally around the strike zone, repeating his delivery well despite his 6-foot-7 frame.

At the plate, the left-handed hitter has some serious raw power with leverage but has some feel to hit, with a relatively short stroke. He has soft hands at first base and moves around the bag well, though he is athletic enough with a plus arm where right field could be a very viable option for the University of Alabama recruit.

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Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 40 | Arm: 60 | Field: 50 | Overall: 55 

The best two-way talent in the 2023 Draft, Eldridge won MVP honors at the 2022 18-and-under World Cup after homering and spinning a shutout inning in a gold-medal victory over Chinese Taipei. Though an ankle injury limited him on the mound last spring, he still continued to dominate both ways, carrying Madison HS (Vienna) to its second Virginia Class 6 title in three seasons and winning Gatorade’s state player of the year award. Signed for $3,997,500 as the 16th overall choice last July, he homered six times in 31 games and reached Single-A in his pro debut. 

Eldridge’s raw power ranked among the best in the 2023 class and is his best attribute. He already hits the ball harder than most Minor Leaguers as a teenager, thanks to a quick left-handed stroke and the strength and leverage in his 6-foot-7 frame. He can crush the ball out of any part of the park and also shows some feel for hitting with a relatively compact swing for his size and a disciplined approach. 

Despite his below-average speed, Eldridge is more athletic than most players his size. He spent his first pro summer in right field before moving to first base, where he displays soft hands and plus arm strength and should provide at least average defense. He was interested in trying to play both ways as a pro after showing a 92-94 mph fastball that peaked at 96 and flashing a solid low-80s slider as an amateur, but the Giants are going to have him focus solely on hitting.

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 40 | Arm: 60 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50

Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50 | Overall: 45 

The top two-way prospect in the 2023 Draft, Eldridge was named MVP of the 2022 18-and-under World Cup, where he homered and threw a shutout inning in the gold-medal victory over Chinese Taipei. An ankle injury hampered him on the mound as a senior, yet he continued to dominate as both a hitter and pitcher while leading James Madison HS (Vienna) to its second state Class 6 title in three years. Gatorade's Virginia high school player of the year, he signed with the Giants for $3,997,500 as the 16th overall pick in the Draft. 

Eldridge's best attribute is his huge raw power, which ranked as some of the best in the 2023 Draft. He has a quick left-handed swing and plenty of strength and leverage in his 6-foot-7 frame, allowing him to drive the ball out of the park to all fields. He shows some feel for hitting as well, with a relatively compact swing, considering his long arms, and a patient approach. 

Eldridge has below-average speed but is relatively athletic for his size. He has soft hands and plus arm strength at first base and might be able to handle an outfield corner. Though most teams preferred him as a hitter, he asked for the opportunity to try to play both ways in pro ball and the Giants will grant that wish. He can run his fastball up to 96 mph and shows flashes of a solid low-80s slider and a mid-80s change with mild fade.

Awards

MiLB Awards All-MiLB Prospect First Team

Year	Team
2024

Baseball America Minor League All-Star

Year	Team
2024

Baseball America High Class A All-Star

Year	Team
2024

NWL Top MLB Prospect

Year	Team
2024

NWL Player of the Week

Week	Team
09/01/2024

NWL Player of the Month

Month	Team
08/2024

Futures Game Selection

Year	Team
2024

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	09/25/2024	OF Bryce Eldridge assigned to Scottsdale Scorpions.
	09/14/2024	OF Bryce Eldridge assigned to Sacramento River Cats from Richmond Flying Squirrels.
	09/03/2024	OF Bryce Eldridge assigned to Richmond Flying Squirrels from Eugene Emeralds.
	07/14/2024	National League Futures activated OF Bryce Eldridge.
	06/27/2024	OF Bryce Eldridge assigned to Eugene Emeralds from San Jose Giants.
	03/07/2024	San Francisco Giants Prospects activated OF Bryce Eldridge.
	08/23/2023	TWP Bryce Eldridge assigned to San Jose Giants from ACL Giants Orange.
	07/29/2023	TWP Bryce Eldridge assigned to ACL Giants Orange.
	07/17/2023	San Francisco Giants signed TWP Bryce Eldridge.
	06/06/2023	RHP Bryce Eldridge assigned to College Workout.
	08/24/2022	RHP Bryce Eldridge assigned to USA Baseball 18U National Team.
	07/01/2022	RHP Bryce Eldridge assigned to High School Workout.
	07/01/2022	High School Workout activated RHP Bryce Eldridge.
	07/01/2022	High School Workout activated RHP Bryce Eldridge.