The man who had the best spring training to make the roster
because of injuries to Ryon Healy got his first two home runs for the season
and major league career on Friday and Saturday night. The one Saturday night was a high one hit
over the Hit Here Café. No one has hit a ball there for some time. In fact on
the television broadcast Mike Blowers couldn’t even remember the last time it
was done and Nelson Cruz was impressed as well with the look on his face as he
made his return to the lineup.
Vogelbach had a slow start to the season because he wasn’t
playing much but when Cruz got hurt and went on the disabled list then the same
happened to Ryon Healy he has been playing pretty steady since. Right now he
has eight hits on thirty-one at bats and has five runs batted in to go with the
two home runs. Also Saturday night he hit a double as well. Like many power
hitters he does strike out a lot. Currently he has struck out thirteen times.
Vogelbach should be getting in regular hitting because Ryon
Healy is still on the mend so he will be playing a lot of first base. When
Healy returns we are not sure at this time. How much playing time Vogelbach
will get depends on how he does while Healy is out. He does show that he does
have a place on the Mariners roster though they may have to send him down to
Tacoma depending on other needs. His defense is suspect though he has made some
good places in the field too. In the long run he looks to be a designated
hitter with an occasion time at first base. This being with the Mariners on
long term is questionable however they could get someone useful somewhere else.
We hope the best for Vogelbach long with Healy. It would be
nice to have two power hitters besides Nelson Cruz. We will enjoy him and his
progress in the meantime.
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