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The three biggest breakout seasons from the SF Giants farm system in 2026

Overall, the SF Giants farm system had a strong year. That was helped by a trio of breakout seasons, including Jonah Cox, Drew Cavanaugh, and Turner Hill.

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 1:00 PM
The three biggest breakout seasons from the SF Giants farm system in 2026
Key Things to Know
  • Jeff Young identifies Jonah Cox, Drew Cavanaugh, and Turner Hill as the San Francisco Giants' top 2026 minor-league breakouts.
  • Jonah Cox skipped Triple-A entirely after hitting .400 at Double-A to reach the majors and steal 16 bases.
  • Catcher Drew Cavanaugh recorded a 1.017 OPS at Triple-A Sacramento to become a candidate for next year's roster.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Around the Foghorn's Jeff Young highlights Jonah Cox, Drew Cavanaugh, and Turner Hill as the three biggest breakout players in the San Francisco Giants' farm system during the 2026 season. Cox slashed .400/.453/.644 at Double-A Richmond before skipping Triple-A entirely to join the major league roster, where he stole 16 bases.

Young notes that Cavanaugh posted an OPS above 1.000 at Triple-A Sacramento to emerge as a contender for the big-league catching roster. Meanwhile, Hill batted .353 in Triple-A to earn a major league call-up as a former undrafted free agent.

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