You probably know the names. The ones that got away.
Aaron Judge. Rhys Hoskins. Joc Pederson. They're just some of the locals who grew up in Giants territory, got drafted by other organizations, and went on to become big-time contributors in the Majors.
Baseball's draft is unlike any other, and there's no way to guarantee that you soak up the best local talent. Sure, that connection might make you more sure you can sign a lifelong Giants fan like Brandon Crawford after spending a high draft pick, but teams cast a wide net every spring.
Still, as soon as he got the job at Oracle Park, Farhan Zaidi talked of making sure the Giants had a close eye on the best local talent.