Scouting Report

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 40 | Run: 55 | Arm: 50 | Field: 55 | Overall: 45

After helping host Mexico win a bronze medal at an 18-and under World Cup qualifier in November 2022, Gutierrez signed with the Giants for $32,500 two months later. He batted .352 with a 12 percent strikeout rate in his first three pro seasons, though recurring back issues limited him to just 85 games. He hasn't matched those numbers in High-A this year, though he did post a 124 wRC+ before San Francisco sent him and Erik Miller to the Red Sox for Marcelo Mayer at the Trade Deadline.

There aren't any holes in Gutierrez's compact left-handed stroke or his approach. He rarely chases pitches or misses when he does swing, hangs in well against southpaws and handles all types of offerings while using the entire field. He's not very physical and doesn't pull or lift many balls, so his power upside may be limited to 12-15 homers per year.

Gutierrez has solid speed and is an instinctive baserunner who swiped 38 bags in 42 attempts (90 percent) in his first three years as a pro. He may be quick enough to play center field, but he spent most of the last two seasons on the corners in deference to speedier Dakota Jordan and Trevor Cohen. He has average arm strength and is a solid defender in left or right.

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

Gutierrez starred at an 18-and-under World Cup qualifier in November 2022 while helping host Mexico win a bronze medal, then signed with the Giants for $32,500 two months later. After recurring back issues limited him to 25 games in two Rookie-level leagues in his first two pro seasons, he has been running away with the Single-A California League batting title this season.

Employing a mature approach at the plate, Gutierrez rarely chases outside the strike zone and makes consistent contact to all fields. He has a smaller frame and doesn't turn on or lift many pitches, which does limit his power upside. He knows he's not a slugger, so he focuses on putting the ball in play with his compact left-handed stroke and getting on base.

Gutierrez has solid speed, gets out of the batter's box quickly and stands out with his instincts in all phases of the game. He has been a prolific basestealer against lower-level competition and makes good reads and routes in the outfield. Though he's a capable center fielder, he has played mostly right field this year in deference to speedier Dakota Jordan, and his average arm strength works on the corners.

Awards

CAL Post-Season All-Star

Year	Team
2025

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	08/28/2026	Greenville Drive placed CF Carlos Gutierrez on the 7-day injured list retroactive to August 27, 2026.
	08/06/2026	Greenville Drive activated CF Carlos Gutierrez.
	08/03/2026	Boston Red Sox traded 2B Marcelo Mayer to San Francisco Giants for LHP Erik Miller and CF Carlos Gutierrez.
	08/03/2026	CF Carlos Gutierrez assigned to Greenville Drive.
	04/03/2026	OF Carlos Gutierrez assigned to Eugene Emeralds from San Jose Giants.
	03/05/2026	OF Carlos Gutierrez assigned to San Francisco Giants Prospects.
	11/06/2025	San Jose Giants activated OF Carlos Gutierrez from the 60-day injured list.
	08/11/2025	San Jose Giants transferred OF Carlos Gutierrez from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
	08/11/2025	San Jose Giants transferred OF Carlos Gutierrez from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
	07/12/2025	San Jose Giants placed OF Carlos Gutierrez on the 7-day injured list retroactive to July 11, 2025.
	04/01/2025	OF Carlos Gutierrez assigned to San Jose Giants from ACL Giants.
	05/03/2024	OF Carlos Gutierrez assigned to ACL Giants from DSL Giants Black.
	06/05/2023	OF Carlos Gutierrez assigned to DSL Giants Black.
	01/15/2023	San Francisco Giants signed free agent OF Carlos Gutierrez to a minor league contract.
	09/04/2022	IF Carlos Enriquez assigned to International Team (18U).
	09/04/2022	International Team (18U) activated OF Carlos Gutierrez.
	08/05/2022	OF Carlos Gutierrez assigned to Algodoneros Union Laguna.