Seattle Mariners: 2022 Top 10 Under 25
5. Logan Gilbert (24)
Of the players that are on this list, Logan Gilbert is the only one that will turn 25 during the season. The lanky right-hander was taken 14th overall in the 2018 draft out of Stetson University. The M’s promoted him to the Majors last season, and he performed amazingly at times and absolutely God-awful at others.
His August was atrocious with an 0-3 record and 9.13 ERA in 5 starts; Gilbert was one of the worst starters in the American League. However, in the what have you done for me lately world, he was undefeated over 6 starts in September with a 2.70 ERA and averaged nearly 6 innings per outing. This is why Logan Gilbert makes the list in the Top 5.
Logan Gilbert had full command of his arsenal today en route to a career-high 9 K’s. pic.twitter.com/aCbT5maJnw
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 18, 2021
4. Jarred Kelenic (22)
The 6th overall pick in the 2018 draft (New York Mets) is still very young. While Jarred Kelenic‘s swagger and bravado didn’t immediately translate into being a threat at the plate, he regrouped and eventually got things going in the right direction.
His strong September/Octoberperformance was good enough to get him into the top five for Mariners Top 5 under 25. He will come into the 2022 season locked into a roster spot as an outfielder, and everyone will find out what this kid is made of.
Does he overcome adversity and shine? Or will he forever mire in the failings of 2021? He still strikes out too much and is easily fooled on off-speed pitches. Plate discipline aside, Kelenic has all the tools to be a big star.