Mariners Prospect: Promotions looming amidst blossoming farm system
By Trevor Pedro
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Everett Aquasox (21-27, 6th place NWL)
Last season, Frogs' fans were treated to a stacked roster that included Clase, Ford, Locklear, Reid VanScoter, and Young. Everett feels the pain with all those players promoted and a significant talent gap between the lower-level Modesto Nuts and the big-league club. There are some bright spots, though. Brock Rodden is in the NWL top 10 in almost every offensive category.
Brock Rodden ropes a 1-out triple. pic.twitter.com/s3ct6Wjj5p
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) May 30, 2024
Outfielder RJ Schreck is contributing in the box thanks to a tremendous strike zone awareness (30 BB/20 K). Jared Sundstrom is providing a power threat in the middle of the order this team lacked for the first month-plus of the season.
The pitching trio of Brendyn Garcia, Michael Morales, and Ryan Hawks are fronting the staff and eating innings. Sign a spotlight on Morales, who is finally reigning in his command and transitioning from a pitch-to-contact hurler to a stuff guy (48 IP/47 SO).