Seattle Mariners 2021 Season – Over/Under
Runs Scored – 725
Chip Clark – Under
Last year the Mariners wouldn’t have been close over a full season (685). In 2021, Dylan Moore starts the year as the leadoff hitter, which is worth 10 runs. He’ll have Ty France, Kyle Lewis, Kyle Seager, and Mitch Haniger behind him. That combo, if healthy, is worth another 20 runs over the course of the year. Jarred Kelenic is the X factor. He’ll have to live up to the hype from his first game on to come close.
It will be close, but they fall just short. On the bright side, that’s still another third of a run per game, which combined with better pitching means more wins.
Chris Phillips – Over
Again, I expect this team to be better and their offense to deeper and better. Only three times in the last decade has the team gone over 725. For all those out there who are clamoring for more veteran signings, hold your horses. In the years when the Mariners featured Robinson Cano, Nelson Cruz, Jean Segura, and Dee Gordon only did it twice. And those two times, the team had a winning record once. So, yeah, still want the vets?
Ed Stein – Over
The Mariners aren’t a traditional power-hitting team. What they do have is plenty of gap power. Don’t be surprised if Seattle is close to the league lead in doubles. More extra-base hits lead to more runs.
Joe Swenson – Over
The Mariner’s were on pace for 685 runs last year, and they are adding France for the full season. Also, Haniger and Murphy are returning from injuries, and at some point in this season, Jarred Kelenic. Those additions should increase the number of runs that the Mariners score this season.