Seattle Mariners 2021 Season – Over/Under
Mitch Haniger – 500 At-bats
Chip Clark – Under
Over 500 plate appearance, very much yes. 500 at-bats, I don’t think so. Early in the season, expect Scott Servais to give him plenty of rest. That’s going to keep his AB’s down. The only way I see him breaking 500 at-bats is if the Seattle Mariners are close in the playoff race in mid-August. At that point, the M’s will want him at the plate as much as possible.
Chris Phillips – Over
MEEEEEEEETCH is back! Another barley over. All reports out of spring training are positive on Mitch. Some even say he’s back and looking like his All-Star level form. Expect Mitch to get maybe a few more days off early in the year, but by the time Jarred Kelenic gets the call-up, Mitch will be full go.
Ed Stein – Under
Haniger worked hard to get himself ready for 2021. I’d bet he is in the best shape of his life. Still, it’s up to manager Scott Servais to protect an important part of the team. Mitch likely finishes around 450 at-bats.
Joe Swenson – Under
Even if he remains healthy all season, I would expect Mitch Haniger to be in the 500 plate appearances area, not 500 at-bats. In addition, the outfield situation with Trammell and Kelenic might push him for playing time. I would expect occasional days off for Haniger, and getting to 135 games played would put him close to 500 plate appearances.