Seattle Mariners: Building the perfect lineup for 2021 season

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 07: J.P. Crawford and Kyle Lewis of the Seattle Mariners celebrate. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 07: J.P. Crawford and Kyle Lewis of the Seattle Mariners celebrate. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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Seattle Mariners Tom Murphy
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 08: Tom Murphy #2 of the Seattle Mariners looks on while participating in batting practice during summer workouts at T-Mobile Park on July 08, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Batting seventh, C Tom Murphy

Tom Murphy missed all of last season due to a broken foot that he suffered during Summer Camp before the 2020 season. However, manager Scott Servais recently said that Murphy is a “Full go” for spring training and is ready to get back on the field.

After spending four rather unsuccessful years with the Rockies, Murphy was waived and then claimed by the Giants before being DFA’d and then traded to Seattle. He found a home with the Mariners platooning with Omar Narvaez in 2019 and in 281 plate appearances had a batting line of .273/.324/.535 adding up to an .858 OPS.

Murphy unlocked his power potential with the Mariners hitting 18 home runs in just under half a seasons worth of games in 2019. Murphy struggled against right-handed pitching in 2019 but had a 1.103 OPS vs left-handed pitching.

Servais said that he will Platoon with Torrens this upcoming season but I assume Murphy will still get the majority of games behind the plate. if he is used correctly in a platoon with Torrens, where Murphy plays every game vs left-handed pitching and splits time with Torrens vs. righties, he will have another successful season in Seattle.