Cole Young Rescues Mariners from 7-for-78 Slump
The Seattle offense has been uneven to start the year. Their top trio has struggled at the plate.
Meanwhile, Cole Young has provided a timely spark. His early production has helped steady the lineup.
Young’s early production and background
Young began the season 8-for-25, a .320 batting average. He has one home run, four runs scored, and four RBIs.
The 22-year-old ripped through a strong Spring Training. He was a first-round pick, 21st overall, in the 2022 draft.
Young was selected out of North Allegheny High School in Pennsylvania. He has moved quickly through Seattle’s minor-league system.
Lower-order impact and team response
The Mariners’ top three hitters — Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodríguez, and Josh Naylor — combined to go 7-for-78. That mark equals a .090 batting average.
Seattle still managed a 3-4 record entering Wednesday. Filmogaz.com’s Daniel Kramer noted the club withstood those cold starts.
He wrote that the Nos. 6-9 hitters posted an MLB-best .897 OPS in that stretch. Luke Raley and Dominic Canzone also delivered useful early offense.
What this means going forward
Cole Young has helped pull Seattle out of a 7-for-78 slump affecting their stars. The lower order has been critical so far.
If Young sustains his play, he could become a steady infield piece. His performance adds depth while the top hitters search for form.
