Mariners Prospects 4 Thru 6

#4 George Kirby right handed pitcher drafted
in the first round by the Mariners in 2019.
Currently pitching for Everett high A team
where many of the teams top prospects are at
this year. Kirby was drafted out of Elon College
where he had a record of 19-8 in three seasons
with era of 3.30. This year his second professional
season Kirby has a record 3-2 with an era of
2.84 in seventh starts. Kirby has pitched 31.2
innings walking 7 while striking out 39. Wouldn't
be surprised to see him promoted to double-A
real soon.

#5 Noelvi Marte shortstop signed as international

player out of the Dominican Republic. Marte

is 19 years old. May follow to the Mariners a year

or two after Julio Rodriguez his fellow countryman.

Though he is playing shortstop right now he could

end up at third base or in the outfield. Currently 

playing at low level A Modesto. The Mariners might

promote him to Everett high level A before the

season is over. Marte is hitting .284 with 10 home

runs and 37 home runs in 52 games. Look forward

keeping an eye on his progress.

#6 Cal Raleigh catcher playing at triple-A Tacoma.

Having outstanding season. Could see Raleigh in

Seattle after the all-star break. If not then we will

see him shortly after that. In fact he would already

be in Seattle if he were playing some other position

besides catcher along with Tom Murphy and Luis

Torrens are doing better then they were earlier. 

Raleigh was the Mariners third round pick out of

Florida State in 2018. Raleigh had a 23-game 

hitting streak this season tying the highest in Tacoma

history. He is currently hitting .322 with nine home

runs while driving in 36 runs while playing in 42 

games. Raleigh has worked hard to become a very

good defensive catcher as well as a hitter. He bats

both left and right handed. Raleigh is expected to

be the Mariners starting catcher next season.

So this is the look at these prospects. The Mariners

take on the LA Angels at home beginning Friday night.