Giants prospects named in Baseball America's top 20 list

Brandon Belt is in the running to be named the Best Class A Advanced Hitter and the good news keeps on coming.  Belt was also recognized by Baseball America as one of the Top 20 prospects in the California League.  

Belt continued his banner season with the Richmond Flying Squirrels batting at a .337 clip with nine homers and 40 RBI's in 46 games. BA has also rated Belt the #4 prospect in the Eastern League. He finished the year playing in 13 games with the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies (.229, 4 HR, 10 RBI).

The former San Jose Giant is joined by current San Jose players Francisco Peguero (#11), Ehire Adrianza (#13), and also Eric Surkamp (#19).

Peguero was the fourth-highest outfielder on the top 20 list after a terrific season offensively and defensively. The 22-year old finished the year fourth in the California League in batting average (.329), tied for third in hits (168), tied for second in stolen bases (40) and first in triples (16). Peguero also connected for 19 doubles and 10 home runs.

Baseball America has also named 2009 first-round pick Zack Wheeler and fellow Augusta GreenJackets Chris Dominguez in the top 20 prospects for the South Atlantic League.  Wheeler was named the 12th best prospect while Dominguez was named #20.