Jake Fraley: Mariners 2019 Minor League Player Of The Year
Fraley overhauled his swing earlier in his pro career and this year shed his “injury prone” label.
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Fraley overhauled his swing earlier in his pro career and this year shed his “injury prone” label.
First- and third-round picks Logan Gilbert and Cal Raleigh earned promotions to Double-A in their first full pro seasons.
The Mariners’ scouting and analytics departments both drew comparisons between the club’s first-round pick this year and last.
The 22-year-old righty put in the time last offseason to boost his velocity. The effort is paying off as he repeats the Cal League.
Because of his starter background, Festa throws five different pitch types out of the bullpen and used his guile to rocket to the big leagues.
Though still a teenager, Rodriguez has a charismatic personality that draws teammates to him and makes him a focal point of the Mariners’ rebuild.
The young lefthander has the type of high-caliber stuff that doesn’t require precise command. Now he just needs to believe that.
Recovering physically from a major knee injury is only half the battle for Lewis. Now he must recover mentally and trust it.
A first-round pick by the Mets in 2016, Dunn was traded to the Mariners in the offseason deal that sent Edwin Diaz and Robinson Cano to New York.
The Mariners regarded Kelenic as their top target in the 2018 draft. They got their man six months later in a trade with the Mets.
A slow start at Double-A and a season-ending surgery conspired to make 2018 the most trying year yet for Bishop.
Trusting himself even in pitcher’s counts helped Curletta unlock his offensive potential and claim Texas League player of the year honors.
A career reliever in pro ball, Festa tried his hand at “opening” for the Mariners in September.
Righthander Matt Festa made strides with his fastball and slider command at Double-A, which earned him multiple big league callups.
The Mariners signed third-round catcher Raleigh at the deadline, when he decided to forgo his senior year at Florida State.
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