before starting a nine game road trip
beginning in Detroit then Boston and
Atlanta. We hope the Mariners bats come
alive.
The top and middle of the lineup has been
struggling in May so far. Such a problem
Julio Rodriguez was moved to the sixth
spot on Wednesday. How long he is there
is anyone's guess. Currently JP Crawford
is hitting well so he is leading off. He
really isn't the answer for the long term.
JP can get off track easy though usually
hits well in the first half of the season.
Wednesday he walked in his first appearance
where he ended up scoring a run. Later he
hit a double as well. The Mariners hitters
need to walk a bit more often.
We are now going to look at the Mariners
top prospects. Harry Ford who made his presence
shown in the spring and the World Baseball Classic
for Britain is having a good start. He is hitting .293
for high A Everett with three home runs. Harry
is walking and striking out about once a game.
For a twenty year old who we will see probably in
2025 it is good. The weather heating up his bat
might to as well. Have to figure Ford is working
on his catching defense too.
Bryce Miller the Mariners number two prospect
is already on the scene and looks like he is
going be there along time with Logan Gilbert and
George Kirby. Not sure who will be the best of the
three which doesn't matter since all three look
to be good for a long time.
Cole Young the Mariners third prospect and top
draft pick last year is batting .292 at low A Modesto.
At 19 years old he hasn't hit a home run yet but
does have eight doubles and four triples. He is
walking and striking out under one per game. Not
projected to be on the Mariners until 2026. Most
likely JP Crawford will be the shortstop until then.
The Mariners do have other shortstop prospects
to however they could be at another position as well
when making the leap to the majors.
Number four prospect is pitcher Emerson Hancock.
He is the Mariners top pick in 2020 has only thrown
22 innings in six starts. Also has an era over five. He
has struck out more batters than innings pitched
at double-A Arkansas. Most likely he may make an
appearance in the second half of 2023 depending on
his health and that of the Mariners starters. With
Bryce Miller getting off well no hurry to rush Emerson.
It is hard to know whether he will be in the Mariners
plans long term. Doesn't mean he won't be a good
pitcher but he could be dealt elsewhere along with
someone else to strengthen another position.
Number five prospect is an international player
the Mariners signed during the off-season. Might
be the biggest signing since Julio Rodriguez or
maybe bigger. Felnin Celesten a shortstop and might
be the top one in international signing in a decade
at shortstop. Either he or Young could be at short and
the other at second or third or outfield for that matter.
Felnin is currently playing in the Dominican summer
league at the age of 17. Got to figure several years
away until Seattle but you never know Ken Griffey Jr
made his arrival at 19.
Next Mariners off day we will look at number six
through ten.
As of now no roster moves made for the Mariners
heading onto the nine game road trip. We do know
Andre Munoz is not on the roster as of yet. He could
be out for another month. Fortunately the Mariners
bullpen is doing well for the most part. Go M's.
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