Post All-Star Stats

Sept 2, 2012; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher

Jesus Montero

(63, right) is greeted by right fielder Caros Peguero (4) after hitting a solo-home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the fourth inning at Safeco Field. Montero and Peguero both hit solo-home runs in a 2-1 Mariners victory over the Angels. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-US PRESSWIRE

Jesus Montero and John Jaso Lead the Mariners Stats in the Second Half.

Post Break Numbers

Player	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	CS	AVG▼	OBP	SLG	OPS
Montero	47	181	17	53	5	0	7	26	12	24	0	0	.293	.337	.436	.773
Gutierrez	13	48	7	14	3	0	1	4	4	12	3	1	.292	.358	.417	.775
Carp	22	73	9	21	3	0	1	8	7	16	0	0	.288	.361	.370	.731
Jaso	45	119	15	34	4	0	5	23	28	16	4	0	.286	.421	.445	.866
Seager	56	212	21	58	7	0	8	29	16	35	6	3	.274	.333	.420	.753
Suzuki, I	10	46	8	12	1	2	0	1	2	6	3	0	.261	.292	.370	.661
Liddi	2	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	.250	.250	.250	.500
Olivo	26	100	8	24	4	0	3	8	0	33	1	0	.240	.240	.370	.610
Saunders	42	163	23	39	9	1	6	20	7	40	6	0	.239	.275	.417	.692
Robinson	33	112	12	26	4	1	2	9	10	29	6	3	.232	.301	.339	.640
Ackley	54	223	32	51	8	1	5	24	16	38	5	1	.229	.280	.341	.621
Thames	34	106	8	24	5	2	4	11	6	35	1	0	.226	.268	.425	.692
Kawasaki	14	32	3	7	0	0	0	1	2	4	0	0	.219	.265	.219	.483
Ryan	48	140	14	29	7	1	0	7	13	35	3	0	.207	.278	.271	.550
Jimenez	3	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	.200	.333	.200	.533
Wells	34	124	14	23	3	2	4	12	8	32	2	0	.185	.246	.339	.585
Figgins	12	17	2	3	0	1	0	1	5	3	0	1	.176	.364	.294	.658
Peguero	13	40	2	7	1	0	2	5	1	20	0	0	.175	.195	.350	.545
Smoak	35	116	9	18	3	0	3	7	12	32	0	0	.155	.238	.259	.497
Triunfel	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Jesus Montero’s numbers are more in line with what most of the experts predicted. If Guti can produce at the same pace as his small sample shows then it is a huge improvement for the team and solidifies the number two spot in the order. The same could be said for Mike Carp if he too could produce over a full season at the rate he has in the limited time since the break it would be a notable improvement over the struggles of Justin Smoak whose numbers are sad. John Jaso‘s second half has been very impressive especially that excellent .421 OBP. If Kyle Seager can continue with his after break numbers next year and keep displaying his surprising power and RBI’s numbers then third base could be settled for years to come.

Look at Miguel Olivo‘s numbers and you will see something very unusual. He has the same batting average, .240 as his OBP, .240. He has struck out 33 times in 100 at-bats and walked zero times! For the year, Olivo in 274 total trips to the plate has walked a grand total of four times while striking out 74 times. His .240 average is an improvement over his first half .219.

On the flip side, are the numbers for our other three outfielders, Saunders, Robinson, and Thames who are auditioning for future playing time. The numbers are very similar and not very impressive. Saunders seems to be coming on after starting the second half terribly and to their credit both Robinson and Thames have had moments of glory. Outfielder Casper Wells has been a second half hitting flop in 34 games. I will defend the young man because the way Wedge has used him borders on criminal, in my opinion. Casper needs regular playing time and has never really received it.

Our double-play combo’s hitting numbers are not encouraging. Dustin Ackley is hitting .229 with a Jose Lopez-type OBP of .280 and Brendan Ryan is barely over the Mendoza Line at .207. Ackley does lead the team in runs scored, however.

There seems to be hope if one looks at the second half numbers but there are also areas of real concern too.

Stats listed are as of 8-12…

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