Mariners Left Field Situation

The Seattle Mariners have had for
many years trouble having a steady 

left fielder. In 2021 it wasn't much
different.

Jake Fraley was the opening day

left fielder; however, he was injured

and went on the covid list as well.

He did have 214 at bats on the season

which makes about half or less 

depending if playing in the lineup

all the time when on the roster.

Fraley ended up hitting .210 with

nine home runs. Though not impressive

numbers he had some very key hits

that led to important wins.

Taylor Trammell began the season

on the roster after having an impressive

spring training. Trammell had trouble

hitting the ball though so spent more

time in triple-A. He did show some 

power having eight home runs for the

Mariners while having 12 with the 

Rainiers. He opened the season in

center field because Kyle Lewis was

injured. Trammell showed himself

to be a good defender no matter which

outfield position he played. Whether

he will be in Seattle or another major

league team next season it is hard to tell.

Dylan Moore who began the season at

second base ended up platooning in left

field when the Mariners traded for 

Abraham Toro. At that point he started

against left handed pitchers. On the 

season Moore batted .181. He to had

key hits on the season. Had 12 home runs

and led the Mariners in stolen bases with

21. Moore reminds me of former Mariner

Willie Blomquist. Not sure whether Moore

will be on the team in 2022 or not. If so

he will be valuable for his speed and defense

if nothing else.

Who will start the season of 2022 in left

field is anyone's guess at this point. If 

number one prospect Julio Rodriguez is

ready to make his major league debut he

could be starting in left field. For the long

term he will be in left or right field. Jake

Fraley could be in left if Julio is not on

the opening day roster or he isn't traded

either.  

Healthy we could see Kyle Lewis in left 

field unless they feel he could play again in 

center field. Healthy Lewis will be in either 

left or center when he isn't dhing. Jarred

Kelenic should be in left or center as well. 

Spring training will be interesting to see, 

however, trader  Jerry will make some moves

and the Mariners will add at least one or more

free agents too. Go M's.