In 2021 Evan White gold glover began
the season as the Mariners first baseman.
His defense was great but still struggling
with his offense then he was hurt in late
April or early May and White was out for
the year.
Ty France had been the dh for the most
part moved into the first base position
after he had come back from the injured
list. He surprised everyone by his good
defense as well as the best hitter on the
team.
Now the Mariners have two good defensive
first baseman. Jerry Dipoto is not sure White
will be ready to go at the beginning of the
season. My recommendation would be to
start White at Tacoma triple-A since he
wouldn't have played for almost a year.
When ready he advance up to the big club.
Ty France could start the season as the first
baseman. Of course, we still not sure who
will be playing third base at this point and
France has played there as well. The
confidence France had at first base could
help him become a good third baseman as
well. The question does he have the arm
to play at third base.
The Mariners have Luis Torrens as well.
He came to the Mariners in the Austin
Nola trade as a catcher. This last season
it didn't work out so well. The question
will the Mariners give up on Torrens at
catcher though Cal Raleigh is expected
to be the everyday catcher. Torrens
could still put on the gear once a week
or so.
With dh probably going to Kyle Lewis
and Mitch Haniger for the most part
Torrens likely get some at bats at dh
as well.
Another candidate at first is Jake Bauers.
Though he only hit .209 Bauers did make
some key hits along the way. The Mariners
having more outfielders in 2022 Bauers
likely would spend more time at first base
if he is on the team. It would be nice to
have a left-handed hitting first baseman
around. We are not really sure what the
Mariners are thinking about Bauers at
this time.
When the World Series is over we will
have more an idea what Jerry Dipoto
is thinking about adding and subtracting
from the 2021 team for 2022. Go M's.
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