Seattle Mariners next great closer is already in the organization
Andres Munoz, Seattle Mariners.
The New Comer
At the trade deadline, Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto made a mega-trade with San Diego. Seattle sent Austin Nola, Austin Adams, and Dan Altavilla to the Padres for Taylor Trammell, Ty France, Luis Torrens, and Andres Munoz. It was a win-win in 2020, but the best part for the M’s is yet to come.
Munoz throws hard, triple-digit hard. Unfortunately, it also took a toll on his elbow. Last March, Munoz had Tommy John Surgery to repair the damage. It usually takes a pitcher 12-18 months to get back on the job after the operation. Additionally, the first season back is generally a little rough. Munoz will get the opportunity to work out the kinks in the minors. He’ll likely get a chance or to tho pitch for the M’s late next season. By 2022, watch out American League.
Here is a quick overview on Munoz.
- At 15, his fastball was up to 88-89 mph.
- The heater was clocked at 104mph in Double-A.
- Throws a power slider in the mid to high 80’s.
- Good movement on sinker but rarely uses it.
If Ramirez has the goods to be a closer, Munoz has much greater goods. The fireballer came on to my radar in 2018. Pitchers who throw 100+ miles-per-hour get noticed. Since the trade, I’ve been telling everyone that Munoz is the Seattle Mariners closer of the future.
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