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By Brian Helberg

Apr 10, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (34) throws out a pitch in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (34) throws out a pitch in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 5, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Chris Iannetta (33) yells at Texas Rangers relief pitcher Tom Wilhelmsen (not pictured) after being hit by a pitch from Wilhelmsen during the eighth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Mariners defeated the Rangers 10-2. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Chris Iannetta (33) yells at Texas Rangers relief pitcher Tom Wilhelmsen (not pictured) after being hit by a pitch from Wilhelmsen during the eighth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Mariners defeated the Rangers 10-2. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

There is no “I” in team, but there is one in Iannetta

Chris Iannetta was an under appreciated signing this offseason for Seattle, and the veteran backstop has been remarkably productive at the plate in his brief M’s career. He leads the Mariners with a .364 batting average, and he has slugged 1 home run while driving in 4 runs in 5 games. Iannetta boasts a .533 on base percentage and a .636 slugging percentage in 11 at bats.

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The 33-year-old is known for consistently getting on base, and that skill should be very useful to the Mariners in 2016. Iannetta is fresh off his worst season as a pro, but it’s encouraging to see him putting some good swings on the ball. It’s unlikely he can maintain his high batting average, but hopefully he continues to be a productive member of the Mariners lineup.

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