Mariners Top 20 Prospects: Number Three

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As we hit the top three, we come across one of my favorite single players in this system both for his on-field exploits and his off-field personality.

3. Nick Franklin
Position: SS |  Hits: S Throws: R
DOB: 3/2/1991  |  HT: 6’1″ WT: 170 LB
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Mariners Top 20 Prospects: Number Four

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In terms of raw, uninhibited upside, this young man has a chance to become the single best player in the organization.  He’s a long ways away from being there, but there’s great hope that he can manage it.

4. Guillermo Pimentel
Position: OF |  Hits: L Throws: L
DOB: 10/5/1992  |  HT: 6’1″ WT: 180 LB
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Mariners Top 20 Prospects: Number Five

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Here we are.  The final five.  The top names in the organization.  The cream of the crop.  The guys that the Mariners are hoping become their biggest guns.

5. James Jones
Position: OF |  Hits: L Throws: L
DOB: 9/24/1988  |  HT: 6’4″ WT: 193 LB
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Mariners Top 20 Prospects: Number Six

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This type of prospect is always hard to judge because they’re so raw, and all too frequently lead to heartbreak in the long run.  However, there’s still plenty of reason to be excited about him, and that’s what brings us here:

6. Taijuan Walker
Position: RHP |  Hits: R Throws: R
DOB:  8/13/1992  |  HT: 6’5″ WT: 195 LB
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Mariners Top 20 Prospects: Number Seven

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There’s only been one trade so far that many Mariners fans feel was “screwed up” by GM Jack Zduriencik, and that was the trade that sent Brandon Morrow to Toronto for reliever Brandon League.  League has been frustrating in his time with the Mariners, but there’s still been a nice beacon of hope for the future that’s come out of that trade.  This next player is that beacon:

7. Johermyn Chavez
Position: OF |  Hits: R Throws: R
DOB:  1/26/1989  |  HT: 6’3″ WT: 220 LB
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Mariners Top 20 Prospects: Number Eight

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This young man is still a ways away from the majors, but is an intriguing prospect all the same, even considering all the other infielders contending for attention in the organization.

8. Marcus Littlewood
Position: SS |  Hits: S Throws: R
DOB:  3/18/1992  |  HT: 6’3″ WT: 200 LB
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Mariners Top 20 Prospects: Number Nine

<< Previous Prospect: Rich Poythress Top 20 Prospect List Page

This guy was talked about a little bit this morning, so it’s appropriate that it’s his turn on the Top 20:

9. Kyle Seager
Position: 2B/3B |  Hits: L Throws: R
DOB:  11/3/1987  |  HT: 5’10″ WT: 175 LB
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