Possible Scenarios for the 2024 Seattle Mariners Roster

Your Mariners 2024 Shortstop is…

John: J.P. Crawford – J.P. will be turning 29 in 2024, making him a presumptive multi-Gold Glover in the thick of his prime. His defensive accolades are well-known, but the primary concern is his average offense. He’s a career .246/.328/.361 hitter, so the question to ask is if the elite defense balances this out. In my view, it absolutely does, and I take J.P. Crawford as my shortstop for the long haul. Side note: I’m a J.P. Fanboy, so he’s my ride-or-die on this roster

Chris: J.P/ Crawford – His final season, and he’s working on an extension to stay with the team after four straight gold gloves. He will be 30 heading into 2025, and an extension could make sense as the defense would stick for the length of another medium contract. (that’s the hope, at least).

Connor: J.P. Crawford – J.P. has turned into the heart and soul of the over-achieving Mariners this season. He barely missed out on this year’s All-Star game while excelling at the top of the order in both on-base percentage and run production, and of course, was a Gold Glover in his first full season last year. He’s arbitration-eligible through 2024, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see him sign an extension before then.

Jamey: J.P. Crawford – He probably won’t ever replicate his scorching hot month of June, but Crawford has proven that his bat is good enough for the bigs, and obviously the glove is golden. He probably won’t give you enough offense to be a top-of-the-order bat long-term, but he seems destined to be in the eight or nine hole of the lineup, providing decent offensive value and elite play in the field.