Daniel Susac
#6 C · Giants
Height
6'5"
Weight
210 lbs
Age
25
College
Arizona
Draft
2022, Rd 1, #19
Bats/Throws
R/R
A
F
N/A
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The Verdict on Daniel, in One Read
On the field, Daniel Susac grades out as an excellent C for Giants (A Performance). That places him 3rd of 92 graded catchers. The public read is sharply negative (F Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a prospect, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 18 | 0.3265306 | 0 | 9 | 0.8059299 | 0 | 16 |
| 2026 | | 24 | .333 | 0 | 11 | .808 | 0 | 22 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Performance Analysis
A
FCA+
Daniel Susac earns an A performance grade as a promising young catcher who's maximizing his rookie opportunity with the Giants. The 24-year-old backstop has successfully transitioned from Rule 5 acquisition to securing the backup catcher role, demonstrating the development trajectory that made him attractive as a former first-round pick (19th overall in 2022). His ability to stick on the major league roster after being claimed from Oakland validates the Giants' evaluation of his defensive skills and game-calling abilities behind the plate. At just $780K annually on his rookie scale deal, Susac represents exceptional value as organizational depth at baseball's most demanding position. The media narrative around his local Sacramento roots and family connections to the organization has created a foundation of cautious optimism, with coverage emphasizing his upside potential rather than immediate production expectations. His successful navigation of the Rule 5 process and roster competition suggests he possesses the tools to develop into a reliable MLB backstop, making this an encouraging start to what could become a meaningful career.
How Daniel Compares at the Position
Daniel Susac ranks 3rd of 92 graded catchers by performance. That slots Daniel between CAL Raleigh (A+) just ahead and Ivan Herrera (A-) just behind.
Graded higher
CAL RaleighMarinersA+Will SmithDodgersADaniel SusacA
Graded lower
Ivan HerreraCardinalsA-Brett SullivanRockiesRecent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 6/10 | vs WAS | W 11-10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed, 6/10 | vs WAS | L 3-6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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