Seattle Mariners: Jarred Kelenic is about to arrive in the Emerald City
Projections
The Seattle Mariners have 125 games left in the 2021 season. Let’s take a look at some projections for Kelenic.
- Games Played: 120
- At Bats: 447 (based on average at-bats per game by 1-3 hitters)
- Hits: 123
- Doubles: 27
- Triples: 3
- Home Runs: 20
- Runs Scored: 77
- RBI: 63
- Stolen Bases: 25
- Batting Average: .275
- On Base Percentage: .351
- Slugging Percentage: .483
- OPS (On-Base + Slugging): .834
Junior – Part 2?
In Junior’s debut, he batted second and played centerfield. He led off with a double that just missed going over the wall in left-center field. In his second at-bat, he flew out to right field. Then he drew a walk.
Ironically, Griffey was one of four rookies that started that game. He joined Edgar Martinez, Omar Vizquel, and Greg Briley in Seattle’s lineup that day. While Kelenic won’t be starting with any rookies, he’s part of a significant youth movement.
Jarred Kelenic’s moment is here. It’s his time to take the torch and give Mariners fans something more than hope. Kelenic can start to make the promises of a bright future real. I like all of Mariners Nation, can’t wait to see what this kid does.
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Joe Swenson is a lifelong Seattle Sports fan who is also a published author and an award-winning playwright and director.