How are the Mariners Top Prospects Faring this Spring?

Mar 16, 2016; Peoria, AZ, USA; General view of the field prior to the game between the Seattle Mariners and the San Francisco Giants at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2016; Peoria, AZ, USA; General view of the field prior to the game between the Seattle Mariners and the San Francisco Giants at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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Tyler O’Neill – OF

The Langley, BC product was the co-winner of the Mariners Minor-League Player of the Year in 2015, and we ranked him as the M’s 7th best prospect. Tyler O’Neill has been very impressive this spring, hitting .333 with 1 home run and 5 RBI through 10 games. He has struck out 4 times, but his .667 slugging percentage more than makes up for it.

O’Neill was phenomenal last season for the Bakersfield Blaze. He tore apart the California League, posting a .260/.316/.558 slash line with 32 home runs and 87 RBI across 106 games. His 32 home runs not only led the California League, but it was also the highest tally of any Mariner at any level of the minor-leagues in 2015. O’Neill also showed off some speed on the base paths, legging out 23 extra-base hits and swiping 16 bases.

The 20-year-old still needs some time in the minors to refine his approach at the plate, but he could serve as a middle of the order bat one day in Seattle. O’Neill should begin the 2016 season with the Jackson Generals.

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