Mariners Weekly Rundown: Tough Times have Returned to Seattle

Jun 10, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23) looks as his helmet after it flew off his head while swinging at a pitch during the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 10, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23) looks as his helmet after it flew off his head while swinging at a pitch during the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 31, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Franklin Gutierrez (21) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
May 31, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Franklin Gutierrez (21) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

What’s Going on with Guti?

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Franklin Gutierrez has been extremely consistent this season, unfortunately he’s been consistently bad. And his poor performance with the bat continued this week. Guti was only able to tally one single in 11 at bats through 4 games this week. He did not collect an extra-base hit or drive in any runs.

After coming out of nowhere to hit .292 with 15 home runs through 59 games in 2015, Guti has only hit .237 with 5 home runs and 15 RBI across 40 games in 2016. Gutierrez’s numbers from last season were always going to be tough to replicate, but he has fallen well shy of expectations so far this year. His .324 on base percentage and .433 slugging percentage are acceptable, but unimpressive. Hopefully Guti can heat up with the weather as we head into the summer months.

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