A Seattle Mariners fan’s guide to picking the perfect jersey
PNWS Staff
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The Future
The next generation of Mariner’s stars is in the system. When you’re ready to invest in a new Mariners jersey, consider one of these players.
Jarred Kelenic
Jarred Kelenic will be a bright part of the Mariner’s future. He’ll get a call up to the Major Leagues by Memorial Day at the latest. With power, speed, and a great eye in the box, Kelenic has it all athletically. He is often involved in charities to help his communities. Finally, he managed to develop some much-deserved clout and popularity after posting a video of hitting a frisbee with a baseball. Considering that he will be under Seattle’s contractual control until at least 2027, a Kelenic jersey is a worthy investment.
The only problem is that his preferred number, 10, is already taken by current Mariner Tim Lopes. It may not be worth getting his jersey just to have the number changed, but in less than six months, we’ll know more.
Julio Rodriguez
A year behind Kelenic, Julio Rodriguez has a bright future in Seattle. Those two, along with Kyle Lewis, will be an outfield any team would love. His jersey will be worth investing in as well. He wore number 23 in spring training, but Ty France has it now. M’s fans have to wait until 2021 spring training to see what number the team issues him.
Logan Gilbert – 30
Along with Kelenic, Logan Gilbert will be up in Seattle next year, looking to establish himself. He comes with a ton of talent, great character and will be under team control through 2027, at least. While I tend to trust a position player’s longevity more than a pitcher, Gilbert’s number 30 is available on the big league roster making his jersey a safer buy.
1-2 Years of Guaranteed Use
Dylan Moore – 25
Dylan Moore established himself as a major-leaguer in 2020. He doesn’t quite hold the potential of players like Kyle Lewis or J.P. Crawford, but you can feel safe that he will spend the 2021 season in Seattle. Moore now has two years of strong experience and four more years of team control. Further, his ability to play many positions defensively will keep him around the team for a while. His number 25 jersey will bring at least a year or two of solid play.
Ty France – 23
If the month he spent with M’s indicates what France can do, a number 23 jersey is a sound buy. The versatile infielder will be with the Mariners for several years. He isn’t eligible for free agency until 20206.
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