Seattle Mariners Place 5 in new MLB Hot 100 Prospects
Mariners players in MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects.
Julio Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners,
19. Julio Rodriguez, OF
Julio Rodriguez signed with the Seattle Mariners as a teenager out of the Dominican Republic in 2017. He was a big name at the time, with plenty of raw talent, and his clout has only grown since then. Rodriguez has a huge personality, which he backs up with his big play on the field.
After an excellent showing in the Arizona fall league, Rodriguez climbed six spots in the rankings. The young slugger was performing well in Spring Training 2.0 until a hairline fracture to his left wrist put him on the shelf. Rodriguez has the skills to reach the majors at some point next year. Whenever he does make it up, a big personality, powerful work ethic, and extreme talent should quickly land him a spot as a fan favorite.
12. Jarred Kelenic
Jarred Kelenic was Seattle’s prize from the trade that sent closer Edwin Diaz, Robinson Cano (and his albatross of a salary) to the New York Mets in December 2018. Drafted sixth overall in 2018, by NYM, out of Waukesha West High School in Wisconsin, he raced through four levels of the minors in 173 games over the last two years.
With early comparisons to Mike Trout, Kelenic boasts a toolset that includes a smooth swing, power, speed, and excellent fielding. He continues to turn heads at the Mariners alternate site this summer with big home runs and consistent hitting. Expect to see Kelenic in the majors by 2021, if not sooner.
The first of many. #MarinersST x @JKelenic_1019. pic.twitter.com/bDvY1YGzwT
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) March 2, 2020
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