In the 2009 season, he was ranked by Baseball America as 2nd prospect in the Giant’s organization and was invited to the training. He was then assigned to be Class A Advanced Affiliate in the San Jose Giants of the California League, with whom he batted .326 in a total of 80 games, with 95 hits, 23 doubles, 13 home runs, 63 runs, and 58 RBIs.