The San Francisco Giants, who secured the fourth overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, are reportedly keen on high school shortstop Grady Emerson. Emerson, aged 18 and standing at 6-foot-2, is noted for his exceptional skills, including a 60 rating for his hit tool, fielding, and arm strength on the 20-80 scouting scale. As the draft approaches, Emerson is projected to be selected second overall by the Tampa Bay Rays. Should Emerson be unavailable, the Giants are considering alternatives such as Vahn Lackey, a catcher from Georgia Tech, and Jackson Flora, a starting pitcher from UC Santa Barbara. Lackey could fill a gap in the Giants' long-term catching plans, while Flora boasts an impressive 0.71 ERA and 84-24 K-BB ratio over 63.1 innings this season. Additionally, high school shortstop Jacob Lombard, brother of New York Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr., is also on the Giants' radar.