Seattle Mariners Spring Training – Who’s Hot and Who’s Not
Who’s Not – Position Players
Tom Murphy – C
7 games, 2-for-15, .133/.188/.133/.321, 6 strikeouts.
If Tom Murphy thought he had a job locked up when he arrived in Peoria, Murph might want to re-check that philosophy. Raleigh is on the uptick, and management seems inclined to keep Luis Torrens.
Murphy’s calling card is defense, but Raleigh can do the same, and the latter is a switch hitter. Batting below the Mendoza line isn’t helping his cause. The veteran backstop needs to step it up.
Jesse Winker – OF
8 games, 1-for-19, .053/.280/.105/.385, 1 double, 2 RBI.
Adjusting from the Grapefruit League to the Cactus League hasn’t been easy for Jesse Winker. He’s got one hit this spring. At least his eye is okay. Winker leads the team with five bases on balls.
So far, Winker isn’t producing to his hype. But it’s spring training, and there is plenty of time for him to get in gear.
Jarred Kelenic – OF
8 games, 5-for-22, .227/.261/.273/.534, 1 walk, 6 strikeouts.
It wasn’t too long ago that M’s fans thought Jarred Kelenic was “THE ONE,” But that was before J-Rod became the next big thing. Now Kelenic has to look over his shoulder, and it’s not going well.
The Mariners need Kelenic to be the player he was last September .248/.331/.524/.854, 7 home runs, and 20 RBI. Maybe starting the season in Tacoma would give him some motivation.
Jarred Kelenic was pretty vocal after his strikeout. pic.twitter.com/c8hdSykHsz
— Baseball GIFs (@gifs_baseball) October 2, 2021