In the world of baseball, pressure is a privilege, as seen by the new star batter of the Seattle Mariners, Josh Naylor.Naylor is eager for his debut on the team, where he will bat in the fourth position in his first game against the Los Angeles Angels.
Naylor, who arrived at the Mariners from the Arizona Diamondbacks, is known for his ability with the bat.With a career batting average of .267 and an OPS of .773 in seven seasons in the major leagues, Naylor joins the Mariners after a standout season with the Diamondbacks, where he batted .292 with an OPS of .807, hitting 11 home runs, 19 doubles, and 59 RBIs in 93 games.In addition, Naylor has a batting average of .294 with an OPS of .846 in situations with runners in scoring position.This trajectory has earned him an important place in Seattle’s lineup, just behind Cal Raleigh, MLB home run leader, and ahead of Randy Arozarena.I love the word pressure. I think it’s a gift, a position that God gives you because he knows you can handle it.
Josh Naylor
Naylor represents a significant offensive upgrade at first base over Donovan Solano and Luke Raley.Naylor’s move to the team meant that Miles Mastrobuoni was sent to Triple-A Tacoma to make room on the roster.Naylor expressed his enthusiasm for joining the Mariners, highlighting the team’s reputation and their performance in the season.The player was enthusiastic about joining a competitive team.I think he fits well in the cleanup spot because of his hitting ability. He’s a player who will have a great focus in those RBI situations.
Dan Wilson, Mariners Manager
