Mariners Weekly Rundown: Who’s Hot & Who’s Not

Apr 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Nelson Cruz (23) hits an RBI-double against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Nelson Cruz (23) hits an RBI-double against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 13, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners pinch hitter Dae-Ho Lee (10) celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a walk-off two-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the tenth inning at Safeco Field. Seattle defeated Texas, 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners pinch hitter Dae-Ho Lee (10) celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a walk-off two-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the tenth inning at Safeco Field. Seattle defeated Texas, 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

Dae-ho means “Walk-off” in Korean

The Mariners signed Dae-ho Lee this offseason after he spent 15 seasons in Asia to platoon with Adam Lind at first base, and Lee is quickly becoming a fan favorite in Seattle. He went 3 for 9 this week with 1 home run and 2 RBI in 5 games. The rotund slugger’s walk-off homer was arguably the biggest hit of the season for the M’s, and hopefully will viewed as the turning point come October.

Lee has done a decent job through his first two weeks in the Major Leagues, slashing .250/.294/.625 in 9 games. He has homered twice and driven in 3 runs. Lee has shown plenty of power, but hopefully he will show more patience as the season progresses. He has yet to work a walk across 16 at bats in 2016.

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