Seattle Mariners: Stock Up, Stock Down 5/2-8/22
Each week, PNWS evaluates the Seattle Mariners players. We’ll feature those who are playing well and those who are not playing well. This is the stock report for May 2-8 2022.
Every week PNWS will provide their evaluation of the Seattle Mariners whose play is good (stock up) and not so good (stock down), based on their last seven days of performances. We’ll add what insight we can provide or have learned. If you want an update on players who are hurt you can view their latest updates here. So, without any more rambling, here we go looking back at the week of 5/2-5/8.
Hitters (Stock Up)
Jarred Kelenic – He had a very curious week. Kelenic played in the first three games of the week (going hitless), then received back-to-back games on the bench (only to pinch-hit a home run against Tampa Bay), and then started the last two games of the Tampa Bay Series.
For the week he hit .200 with 2 runs scored, 1 home run, 2 RBI, 1 stolen base (should have been two if the umpires weren’t blind), 2 walks, and 3 strikeouts. Most importantly, both his stance and swing are different. So far the results are very positive.
Ty France – Mr. Consistent. France hit .276, scoring 1 run, 1 RBI (walk-off variety), a walk, and 2 strikeouts. He’s doing what he does best. The only negative on him is his current power outage.
France is now up to 13 games without a single extra-base hit. Granted, his walk-off hit would have most likely been a double if it wasn’t a game-winner. However, if “If’s and But’s were candy and nuts, then we’d all have a Merry Christmas.”
Julio Rodriguez – JRod has been in a very good groove. The prized rookie only had two games where he failed to get a hit. He’s still striking out more than walking but his batting eye is developing nicely and he’s been an excellent center fielder. The power numbers aren’t too far away either.
JARRED KELENIC TWO RUN BOMB. GOLDYS VOICE IS GONE AND SO IS THAT BASEBALL. pic.twitter.com/crQFwKQPCA
— Gravel (@Gravel_sense) May 7, 2022