Seattle Mariners infield was solid. The
Mariners can still improve though.
Ty France had another good season
at first base when he wasn't hurt. His
numbers after the all-star break wasn't
as good. Wonder if injuries played a part.
Carlos Santana played well at first in
the place of France when the Mariners
picked him up from Kansas City. Also,
did the job at dh as well. His batting average
wasn't great but had some key hits especially
home runs. Whether he will be back in 2023
we will have to see.
Adam Frazier at second we have to say was a
disappointment though he had his moments.
His batting average was .238 compared to
.273 career average. It would have been nice
to get closer to the career average. He showed
he could play left and right field to and played
a little shortstop as well. Adam will be a free
agent so there is a good possibility he won't
return. The Mariners are looking to find someone
with more punch. Dipoto has hinted getting a
free agent shortstop who is willing to play second.
Speaking of shortstop JP Crawford had an ok
season though not as good as in 2021. He had
a .238 average compared to .273 in 2021. Though
his defense was good it wasn't as like 2021 either.
We hope Crawford bounces back. Picking up a
shortstop depending on the player Crawford
could move to second base. Either way the Mariners
should upgrade at second. Crawford seems not
to do as well in the second half of the season so
picking up someone who can play some shortstop
would be great. We know Dylan Moore can play
shortstop on occasion but he doesn’t have a good
enough at the plate. I would love to see upgrade
at the utility position to.
Speaking of utility Abraham Toro was a disappointment
for sure. Had he hit better would have been more pleasing
when Frazier did not. Toro was sent down to triple-A even.
Would have been off the playoff roster hadn't Moore or
Sam Haggerty went on the injured list. Haggerty was the
surprised utility player when he was called up. Haggerty
had a .256 batting average for the season. He was around
.300 before having to play everyday. His speed was
missed during the playoffs. I am sure most agree he
should be back in 2023.
The biggest surprise had to be Eugenio Suarez at third
base. He was a throw in the trade when the Mariners picked
up Jesse Winker from Cincinnati but had a better season
by far. He led the Mariners in home runs with 31 along with
87 runs batted in. His biggest surprise was with his glove.
He let us forget about Kyle Seager. Had the Mariners not
made that trade the team wouldn't have been in the playoffs.
The Mariners would have had to rely on Abraham Toro and
Dylan Moore at third unless they had picked up another third
baseman. Also, Eugenio was great in the club house.
So let's see what the Mariners to improve the infield.
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