Welp, it was a rough one today for the Scorpions, as they played the Glendale Desert Dogs and got one-hit…and no, none of the Giants players got the one hit. So, it’s not a big positive outlook for the Giants hitters today, as all three of them in the starting lineup. And in our prospect spotlight of the day, we’re going over the top-ranked prospect in the fall league from the Texas Rangers.
Non-Giant Prospect to Highlight of the Day: Sebastian Walcott (MLB #9; TEX #1):
Let’s look at the top-ranked prospect (at least by MLB Pipeline) in the Arizona Fall League: Sebastian Walcott. The Bahamian star is 20 years old and was signed to the sixth-highest bonus in the 2023 class by the Rangers. Walcott wasn’t on the field much in 2026, but was very good when he was, slashing .322/.398/.586 in 37 Double-A games after recovering from a UCL injury in his arm, and around a concussion, before making a brief debut in Triple-A. Walcott’s biggest tool is his batspeed, as his exit velocities are better than just about any players his age. Walcott has been improving as a hitter, learning to lay off the pitches he can’t hit, although he has a .267 average through four seasons. The power hasn’t manifested much into games yet until this season, as he slugging .386 in 2025, his last full season. He’s got one double and one home run in five AFL games so far, and is slashing .300/.375/.500 so far.
Scottsdale: Glendale Desert Dogs 3, Scottsdale Scorpions 1
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Giants Prospects to Spotlight:
- LF Dakota Jordan (SF #7): 0-2, 2 BB, 1 K, 0-1 ABS - Jordan was one of only two Scorpions to get on base twice, giving him seven walks to go with 14 strikeouts in nine games.
- 2B Kaeden Kent (SF #20): 0-3, 1 R, 1 BB - A quiet game for Kent lowers his batting average to .350 in the Fall League.
- 3B Dalton Wentz: 0-2, 1 HBP - Wentz is 2-for-13 (.154) in six games, often as a late-inning replacement.
Other Scottsdale Prospect Lines:
- CF Braylon Payne (MIL #6): 0-3, 1 RBI, 2 K, 1 SF
- C Nathan Flewelling (MLB #62; TB #3): 0-4, 1 K, 0-1 ABS
- 1B Eric Bitoni (MIL #26): 1-4, 3 K
Glendale Notable Prospect Lines:
- CF Caleb Bonemer (MLB #27; CWS #2): 1-4, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HR (2)
- 2B Charles Davalan (MLB #84; LAD #6): 2-5, 1 R
- 3B Jhonny Severino (PIT #28): 0-5, 1 K
- 1B Colby Shelton (CWS #23): 0-3, 1 BB, 1 K
- DH Max Williams (MIA #27): 0-3, 1 BB, 3 K
- RF Owen Carey (ATL #21): 1-3, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K
- C Easton Carmichael (PIT #8): 0-3, 1 K, 1 HBP, 1-2 ABS
- SP Briggs McKenzie (ATL #8): 4.0 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB 6 K, 1 WP, 1 Balk
Other Games
Peoria Javelinas 10, Salt River Rapids 0
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Peoria Notable Prospect Lines:
- CF Tai Peete (STL #17): 1-4, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 3B (1)
- RF Ike Irish (MLB #97; BAL #5): 0-4, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 K
- 3B Carter Graham (CIN #22): 1-4, 1 R, 1 K, 1 SB (3), 1 HBP
- C Boston Smith (SEA #13): 0-4, 1 R, 1 BB, 2 K
- SS Carlos Sanchez (CIN #14): 0-4, 2 R, 1 BB, 1 K
Salt River Notable Prospect Lines:
- SS Dax Kilby (MLB #83; NYY #1): 2-4, 1 K, 1 2B (4), 1 E (1)
- 2B Demetrio Crisantes (MLB #72, AZ #1): 0-4
- RF Jared Thomas (COL #10): 0-4, 3 K
- DH Core Jackson (NYY #11): 0-4, 2 K
- RP Konner Eaton (COL #17): Stats
Surprise Saguaros 12, Mesa Solar Sox 5
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Mesa Notable Prospect Lines:
- RF Cole Conn (SAC #21): 1-3, 2 R, 2 BB, 1 K, 1 2B (4), 1 SB (3)
- 3B Jake Munroe (LAA #20): 1-4, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 2B (3), 0-1 ABS
- SS Mason White (BOS #26): 1-5, 1 R, 2 K
- C Davis Diaz (SAC #19): 1-4, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 2 K, 0-1 ABS
- LF Breyson Guedez (SAC #9): 1-5, 2 K, 1 2B (1)
- CF Jake Casey (TOR #25): 1-4, 1 RBI, 1 K, 1 SB (6), 1 CS (1), 1 HBP
- 2B Juan Cabada (CHC #12): 0-3, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 E (1)
Surprise Notable Prospect Lines:
- SS Sebastian Walcott (MLB #9; TEX #1): 2-5, 2 R, 4 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HR (1), 2 SB (4), 1 E (4)
- 3B Aidan Miller (MLB #58; PHI #2): 0-3, 1 R, 3 BB, 1 K
- 2B Luke Hill (CLE #16): 2-5, 1 R, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K, 2 2B (2)
- DH Aroon Escobar (PHI #6): 0-4, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 K
- RF Angeibel Gomez (MLB #81; KC #2): 1-3, 1 R. 1 RBI, 2 BB, 1-1 ABS
- RP Mason McConnaughey (TEX #30): 2.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K