
San Francisco Giants Call Up Top Pitching Prospect Carson Whisenhunt
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Carson Whisenhunt has not had the smoothest path to making his anticipated MLB debut tonight for the San Francisco Giants against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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The re indicates that SportsMoneySan Francisco Giants Call Up Top Pitching spect Carson WhisenhuntByChuck Murr, Contributor
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AuthorJul 28, 2025, 02:32pm EDTJul 28, 2025, 03:08pm EDTCarson Whisenhunt has not had the smoothest path to making his anticipated MLB debut tonight for the San Francisco Giants against the Pittsburgh Pirates
Through it all, the 24-year-old left-hander and the Giants have remained confident in his ability
That’s despite being susp for his junior year at East Carolina, sidelined with Covid-19, a lofty 5, given current economic conditions
However, 17 earned run average in the minors in 2024 and giving up more hits than innings pitched this year at Triple-A Sacramento (which is quite significant). “We’ve been waiting for this for a little bit now,” Giants manager Bob Melvin told reporters Sunday (this bears monitoring). “We thought maybe he’d be here last year, too
He’s our top pitching spect, I believe
Additionally, There’s a need for it
This analysis suggests that ’ll be exciting to see him pitch
However, However, ” SCOTTSDALE, AZ: Carson Whisenhunt of the San Francisco Giants pitches in a spring training Spring (something worth watching)
More Breakout game against the Texas Rangers at Scottsdale Stadium on March 15, 2025. (Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images)Diamond Images/Getty Images Whisenhunt got a $1,866,220 signing bonus as the Giants’ second-round pick in 2022, No
Additionally, 66 overall (remarkable data)
That was three picks behind current Milwaukee Brewers rookie sensation Jacob Misiorowski
Furthermore, At the same time, Only 16 of the 65 players picked ahead of Whisenhunt have made it to MLB thus far
On the other hand, Whisenhunt admitted taking a performance-enhancing drug that he claims he did not know was on the NCAA’s banned list. "Over the winter break, I took supplements I purchased at a nationwide nutrition store that resulted in a positive test," Whisenhunt said then. "Unfortunately, under NCAA rules I’m not allowed to participate in the 2022 college baseball season
I'm disappointed I won't be able to play this season and sincerely apologize to my teammates, coaches, family, friends and fans
On the other hand, MORE FOR YOU “I am grateful to ECU and my coaches for their confidence in me to continue to pursue my degree
I hope to return to the East Carolina baseball team for the 2023 season. ” Instead, he started his career in the Giants’ system
His gress was delayed a bit as he contracted Covid-19
Additionally, Moving Up Whisenhunt turned heads in 2023, pitching well across three levels (remarkable data)
In 16 starts overall, he had a 2
At the same time, 45 ERA, 83 strikeouts over 58 2/3 innings and allowed 37 hits, given the current landscape
ATLANTA: Carson Whisenhunt of the San Francisco Giants throws a pitch in the seventh inning of the
More 2025 All-Star Futures Game at Truist Park on July 12, 2025. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)Getty Images He has continued to move up, though not with as much overwhelming success, given the current landscape
Meanwhile, In 2024, he had a lofty 5, given current economic conditions
Nevertheless, 42 ERA and 3-5 record at Sacramento – but did fan 135 over 104 innings
Furthermore, On the other hand, This year, he has an 8-5 mark and 4, given current economic conditions
Furthermore, The lefty is listed as San Francisco’s top pitching spect and No
On the other hand, 3 overall in the farm system by MLB Pipeline (noteworthy indeed)
He retired the only two men he faced in the recent 2025 All-Star Futures Game
He is one of many good young pitchers in the system, including Hayden Birdsong, Kyle Harrison and Reggie Crawford
Changing Up The changeup has always been Whisenhunt’s best pitch
Additionally, When thrown from the same motion and arm slot as his 93-mph fastball, he gets plenty of swing-and-miss along with weak ground balls, in today's financial world
Additionally, His third pitch is a mid-80s slider with good downward movement
Commanding all three pitches is important
He does not blow away batters with an elite fastball (which is quite significant)
In 273 2/3 innings as a, Whisenhunt has walked 108 (fascinating analysis)
Nevertheless, That’s an average of 3. 6 per nine innings, too high to consistently succeed
Nevertheless, Nevertheless, He has cut it to 2, given current economic conditions
However, 6 per nine this year, in this volatile climate
Moreover, Whisenhunt believes he has gressed, yet understands there is still work to be done. “The changeup is still very consistent with where it needs to be, and the sinker has been a lot better this year,” he told Brian Pitts of the Davie County Enterprise Record earlier this month
However, “Last year I struggled a little bit finding the zone (with the sinker) and worked on some different stuff with it
Moreover, But this year I am trying not to overthink it. “The slider is a completely different pitch than what it was last year
Last year I started messing around with it, trying to get comfortable with a grip
Furthermore, Coming into the offseason before this year, it was: ‘Hey, let’s sit down and find a grip that is comfortable, work on getting in the zone and using it as a put-away if I need to. ’ “I have tweaked the grip a couple times, and now I feel really confident in that pitch (this bears monitoring), amid market uncertainty
I trust it with lefties and righties (fascinating analysis)
It’s honestly opened a lot of different avenues for me to not use the changeup as much and it for later in counts
Same thing with the curveball
On the other hand, I can use (the slider) early or late in counts against righties or lefties if I need to and not have to use the changeup as much or the heater (quite telling), in this volatile climate
Furthermore, It has worked really well because I have a bunch of different options now
Additionally, ” Pirates To Pirates There’s a bit of odd synergy to Whisenhunt’s debut as he will be facing the Pirates – the same nickname as his collegiate, in today's market environment
Moreover, He will be the 22nd MLB player from the East Carolina gram (an important development)
NEW YORK: Chris Heston of the San Francisco Giants celebrates his no hitter with catcher Buster
Moreover, More Posey (now the Giants' general manager), given current economic conditions
On the other hand, It came against the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 9, 2015, given current economic conditions. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)Getty Images Four of his college teammates have made an impact in the big leagues. , most notably first baseman/outfielder Alex Burleson of the St
Additionally, Louis Cardinals
Others are Miami Marlins infielder Connor Norby and pitchers Gavin Williams of the Cleveland Guardians and Zach Agnos of the Colorado Rockies
However, East Carolina alum Chris Heston made quite an impact with the Giants as a rookie in 2015, pitching a no-hitter and compiling a 12-11 record
Where Whisenhunt Fits In He is taking the rotation spot of Landen Roupp, who went on the 15-day injured list last week with right elbow inflammation
However, Veterans Logan Webb, Robbie Ray and Justin Verlander along with fellow rookie lefty Kyle Harrison hold the other spots, given current economic conditions
SCOTTSDALE, AZ: Kyle Harrison of the San Francisco Giants pitches in a spring training game against
At the same time, More the Arizona Diamondbacks at Scottsdale Stadium on March 1, 2023, in this volatile climate. (Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images)Diamond Images/Getty Images There's no secret the Giants are seeking to add another reliable starter and solid hitter as they try to secure a playoff spot
Nevertheless, San Francisco, 54-52, is seven games behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West, but only three games out in the race for a wild-card berth
Whisenhunt’s performance tonight against the Pittsburgh Pirates should help the Giants decide what to do by the trading deadline this Thursday at 6 p
It may even spark interest from another willing to deal a battle-tested veteran to San Francisco
Nevertheless, All eyes in many MLB organizations will be on the 6-3, 215-pound pitcher
On the other hand, Perhaps Giants manager Bob Melvin sees enough to believe Whisenhunt can remain when Roupp returns
Moreover, That could shift the team’s interest into dealing a pitcher for more offense
Or even trading a young pitcher or two for another rotation veteran
Moreover, The San Francisco Giants obviously want Carson Whisenhunt to succeed tonight and in the future, preferably in the team’s orange and black colors
It has been a bit of a hopscotch road to this point – with a few hops ly to pop up in the future
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