When the Seattle Mariners traded away their nearer Paul Sewald to the Arizona Diamondbacks, many targeted on the 2 Main League gamers that have been acquired in Josh Rojas and Dominic Canzone. These two definitely have been essential within the Mariners August and September sizzling streak, however the third participant introduced over from the Diamondbacks has been heating up in Triple-A.
Ryan Bliss had only recently made his Triple-A debut with the Reno Aces when he was despatched to the Mariners group. He reported to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers the place he struggled to search out his footing on the Triple-A degree. Nevertheless, the younger center infielder has been beginning to discover his stroke.
In his final seven video games Bliss is hitting .565/.656/1.130 with two doubles, a triple, and three residence runs. He has additionally solely struck out twice and walked eight instances and gone six-for-seven on stolen base makes an attempt. This stretch has raised his total Tacoma numbers to .256/.347/.465 which is getting nearer to the numbers he put up in Double-A earlier this season with the D-Backs group. He hit .358/.414/.594 in 68 video games on the Double-A degree earlier than being promoted in July.
No. 12 prospect Ryan Bliss hit two homers at this time for AAA Tacoma. Attention-grabbing athlete for roster consideration subsequent season: pic.twitter.com/ezHdEnF9RV
— Jason A. Churchill (@ProspectInsider) September 4, 2023
The Rainiers are within the hunt for a playoff spot with simply over two weeks to go and if Bliss can sustain his sizzling hitting on the plate then the Rainiers may discover themselves touring to Oklahoma Metropolis to play the Oklahoma Metropolis Dodgers for the Pacific Coast League title.
Modesto Nuts (A) – California League
| RANK | PLAYER | POS | STATS |
| 3 | Colt Emerson | SS | .385/.510/.577, 2 HR, 15.2% BB, 17.2% Ok |
| 4 | Michael Arroyo | SS | .252/.398/.395, 3 HR, 12.9% BB, 20.1% Ok |
| 8 | Tai Peete | SS | .289/.422/.422, 2 HR, 10% BB, 25% Ok |
| 11 | Lazaro Montes | OF | .297/.438/.550, 12 HR, 18.4% BB, 25% Ok |
| 18 | Michael Morales | RHP | 22 GS, 101.1 IP, 4.53 ERA, 24.4% Ok, 9.2% BB |
| 28 | Milkar Perez | 3B | .267/.374/.363, 1 HR, 12.9% BB, 24.7% Ok |
| 35 | Tyler Gough | RHP | 9 G, 8 GS, 28 IP, 6.11 ERA, 17.7% Ok, 11.3% BB |
Everett AquaSox (A+) — Northwest League
| RANK | PLAYER | POS | STATS |
| 1 | Cole Young | SS | .276/.400/.447, 11 HR, 14.7% BB, 15.1% Ok |
| 2 | Harry Ford | C | .257/.410/.430, 15 HR, 18.3% BB, 19.4% Ok |
| 5 | Gabriel Gonzalez | OF | .302/.366/.485, 18 HR 6.9% BB, 15.5% Ok |
| 24 | Axel Sanchez | SS | .199/.285/.353, 7 HR, 8.5% BB, 29.2% Ok |
| 30 | Hogan Windish | 2B | .272/.374/.513, 22 HR, 12.2% BB, 30.6% Ok |
Arkansas Vacationers (AA) – Texas League
| RANK | PLAYER | POS | STATS |
| 10 | Tyler Locklear | 1B | .287/.402/.513, 13 HR, 12.7% BB, 20.7% Ok |
| 13 | Jonatan Clase | OF | .241/.350/.448, 19 HR, 13.3% BB, 28% Ok |
| 15 | Prelander Berroa | RHP | 29 G, 5 GS, 61.1 IP, 2.93 ERA, 38% Ok, 15.1% BB |
| 27 | Alberto Rodriguez | OF | .305/.381/.525, 14 HR, 9.3% BB, 24.1% Ok |
| 32 | Robert Perez Jr. | 1B | .248/.327/.432, 17 HR, 7.7% BB, 29.2% Ok |
| 38 | Ty Adcock | RHP | 19 G, 20.2 IP, 1.74 ERA, 29.3% Ok, 6.7% BB |
| 40 | Travis Kuhn | RHP | 46 G, 50.2 IP, 3.38 ERA, 22% Ok, 10.3% BB |
Tacoma Rainiers (AAA) – Pacific Coast League
| RANK | PLAYER | POS | STATS |
| 9 | Ryan Bliss | 2B | .312/.379/.531, 19 HR, 8.4% BB, 19.2% Ok |
| 22 | Zach DeLoach | OF | .283/.391/.482, 19 HR, 14.1% BB, 28.2% Ok |
| 26 | Juan Then | RHP | 31 G, 34.2 IP, 8.05 ERA, 16% Ok, 12.8% BB |
| 29 | Eduard Bazardo | RHP | 37 G, 47.2 IP, 3.21 ERA, 28.9% Ok, 8% BB |
Modesto Nuts on Meteoric Scorching Streak
The Modesto Nuts have gone on an insane successful streak and have positioned themselves within the argument for the most popular workforce in skilled baseball. They’ve gained 16 video games in a row following a Thursday night time win.
Candy 16! The 🥜are 🔥! An 8-0 victory over the Fresno Grizzlies and we’re 1 WIN away from a playoff beginning.
Hottest workforce in minor league baseball however, job will not be completed.#gonuts #seausgrow pic.twitter.com/K9vMtW5pSx— Modesto Nuts (@ModestoNuts) September 8, 2023
The Nuts have had robust performances all season lengthy from gamers like Michael Morales, Tatem Levins, and Milkar Perez. Within the first half of the season additionally they had Cole Younger and Gabriel Gonzalez who have been promoted to the Everett AquaSox. Now within the final month the Nuts have added Lazaro Montes, Colt Emerson, Tai Peete, and Ben Williamson. These new younger prospects have helped the Nuts go on this 16 recreation successful streak.
Mariners Prospects Within the Information
MLB Pipeline showcased one 2023 draftee from each organization that’s off to a sizzling begin, together with a Mariners draftee who’s getting on base greater than 50% of the time to date in his younger profession.
Two former Mariners International prospects got to play against each other this week on the sector in Cincinnati.
Three gamers within the Mariners group gained Participant of the Month awards for his or her August performances.
These guys introduced the August warmth 🔥
Congratulations to @LzaroMontes, @WindishHogan and @hart_attack_kid on being named @MiLB Gamers of the Month! pic.twitter.com/rWoI9dAYhB
— Mariners Participant Growth (@MsPlayerDev) September 5, 2023
Curtis Christianson
Curtis Christianson is the Athletic Director at Concordia Christian Academy. He additionally works within the Tacoma Rainiers clubhouse in the course of the baseball season.
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