Cole Young: Mariners 2023 Minor League Player Of The Year
The Mariners’ 2022 first-rounder married an even-keeled approach with a loose, whippy swing and saw big-time results.
The Mariners’ 2022 first-rounder married an even-keeled approach with a loose, whippy swing and saw big-time results.
The lefthanded slugger showed plenty of power all year and cut down on his strikeouts as the year progressed.
Improved vision helped Abimelec Ortiz blossom into one of the best performers in the minor leagues.
Opposing minor league managers took note of Orion Kerkering’s elite slider as the reliever touched four levels.
Jackson Holliday met every challenge the Orioles threw at him as he earned a September promotion to Triple-A in his first full season.
“Crazy” power and improved comfort at third base have Yunior Severino vying for a future MLB role as he chases a minor league home run crown.
Hunter Goodman’s game is about maximum impact, and after a second straight 30-homer campaign in the minors he earned his first MLB callup.
A quality lefthanded swing, versatility and power production helped launch Joey Loperfido to Triple-A.
A year that began with a slow start at Double-A ended with an MLB callup for Jordan Lawlar, showing his capacity to adapt and improve.
Confidence at the plate and improvement in the field set shortstop Darell Hernaiz apart in his best pro season to date.
Drew Thorpe leaned on an outstanding secondary pitch to strike out a minor league-best 182 batters in a season split between High-A and Double-A.
The No. 2 overall prospect blossomed after the Southern League ditched its pre-tacked ball in the second half of the season.
The centerpiece from the Juan Soto trade teased at his tremendous upside in a season split between High-A and Double-A.
Five-foot-9 Davis Schneider added strength during the 2020 shutdown that manifested in enhanced power production and an MLB callup.
Young, switch-hitting middle infielder Juan Brito proves his versatility and well-rounded skill set at Double-A.
Physical righthander Mason Black has checked all the boxes he needs to check to be considered for an MLB rotation audition in 2024.
Small tweaks to Colt Keith’s hitting setup and approach paid off with a breakthrough season.
Overlooked his entire pro career, Terrell Tatum has the tools and athleticism to propel himself into the MLB conversation in 2024.
Injuries sidelined Blake Dunn for much of 2021 and 2022, but the 25-year-old center fielder stayed on the field—and produced—in a breakout season.
As Nelson Rada’s body and approach mature, the 18-year-old could develop into a standout center fielder and leadoff man.
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