Mariners Minor League Review: Who’s Hot & Who’s Not

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Jun 18, 2013; San Jose, CA, USA; California League right fielder Jabari Blash (6) during the home run derby of the California League vs Carolina League All Star Game at San Jose Municipal Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Jackson Generals – AA – 29-39, 5th Place in Southern League North Division

Hot – Jabari Blash – RF

Jabari Blash is one of the best power hitting prospects in the Mariners’ organization. The 25-year-old Virgin Islands product is hitting .357 with 3 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run, 5 RBI’s and 1 stolen base over his last 8 ballgames. He has shown incredible patience at the plate, working 5 free passes. Blash leads the Generals with 10 dingers on the season, and he will represent Jackson in the Southern League All Star Game.

Hot – Dario Pizzano – LF

The Columbia University grad has been a revelation this spring in Jackson, hitting .308 with 4 home runs and 33 RBI’s. Pizzano has been his typical productive self this week, hitting .368 with 1 home run and 5 RBI’s. The 24-year-old outfielder entered the season with little fan fare, but he appears to have a bright future with the M’s.

Not – D.J. Peterson – 1B

I keep hoping D.J. Peterson will turn it around, but his season is getting bleaker by the day. The 2013 1st round selection is hitting .200 with 2 doubles, 1 triple, 0 home runs and 3 RBI’s over the last week. His .304 on base percentage is not bad, but he has been a terrible disappointment this season. The M’s number 2 ranked prospect is hitting a measly .207 on the season.

Hot – Edwin Diaz – SP

Edwin Diaz started the season in Bakersfield, but raced to Jackson after excelling in high A ball. Diaz struggeld immediately after the promotion, but has dazzled over his last 3 outings. The 21-year-old is 2-1 with a 1.77 ERA since June 6th. The Puerto Rican born right-hander has fanned 18 hitters and walked 7 over his last 20.1 innings pitched. The future is bright for Diaz, and I expect to see him toe the rubber at Safeco within the next 24 months.

Next: Bakersfield Blaze