Colt Emerson A Dynasty Name To Remember
Colt Emerson as the most underrated prospect. The 2023 first-round pick slashed .302/.436/.444 in 79 plate appearances with Single-A Modesto as a 17-year-old. While he is not in MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects at this time, he does slot in as the team's fourth-ranked prospect and is known for his advanced bat-to-ball skills. While he may not have an impact on the Mariners for a few seasons, he appears to be a name for dynasty managers to keep on their radar.
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MLB's 2024 MLB Pipeline Poll, which asks front-office executives from all 30 organizations for their opinions on prospects, named Seattle Mariners middle infielder Source: Jonathan Mayo - MLB.com
Colt Emerson, Lazaro Montes Reassigned To Minor-League Camp
Colt Emerson (MLB No. 20) and outfielder Lazaro Montes (MLB No. 42), were reassigned to minor-league camp. Emerson was Seattle's first-round pick in 2023 is a .290 hitter thus far in his MiLB career, and carries an elite OBP of .419 with his ability to get on base via the walk. The 19-year-old boasts a 14.9 percent walk rate over 450 plate appearances, finishing 2024 at High-A. True to form, he posted a 4:3 BB:K in Cactus League action even though he managed to hit only .118 (2-for-17). Montes has big-time power, belting 21 home runs last season as a 19-year-old across Single-A and High-A, but he too has a good eye, recording a 15.7 percent walk rate thus far over 1067 PA. The Cuban hit .385 (5-for-13) this spring, including a pair of home runs, but will head back to the minors to test his mettle against pitchers at the upper levels. Both could be solid fantasy contributors in 2026, so dynasty and redraft managers alike should be familiar with them.
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On Wednesday, the Seattle Mariners' top two prospects, infielder Source: Shannon Drayer
Mariners Inviting Colt Emerson To Spring Training
Colt Emerson to spring training. MLB Pipeline ranks Emerson as the top prospect in the Seattle system and No. 27 overall in the sport. Emerson made his Single-A debut last season and performed very well as he held a .293/.440/.427 line with 12 doubles, two home runs, six stolen bases, and a 35:27 BB:K ratio. This strong performance earned him a taste of High-A ball during the back half of the season. Across a short 29-game stint with High-A Everett, the 22nd overall selection in the 2023 MLB Draft posted a .225/.331/.317 line. He hit just five doubles, two home runs, and swiped nine bags. While Emerson will not be in contention to make the Opening Day Roster, if he performs well, he could get an early look at Double-A during the 2025 season.
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According to the team, the Seattle Mariners are inviting shortstop prospect Source: Seattle Mariners
Colt Emerson Swinging A Hot Bat In The Arizona Fall League
Colt Emerson has carried a stellar .370/.435/.537 line across 13 games at the Arizona Fall League. He has also tallied nine doubles, ten RBI, and eight stolen bases. He currently holds the highest AVG out of all shortstops participating. This is a great sign for the former first-round pick as he enjoyed a fantastic extended look at Single-A ball last summer. Across 40 games, Emerson posted a .293/.440/.427 line with 12 doubles. He then earned a brief taste of High-A ball but posted a modest .225 AVG. Dynasty managers should continue to follow his progression as he is considered the top prospect in Seattle and No. 27 overall on MLB Pipeline.
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Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Source: MLB.com
Colt Emerson Showcasing Speed At High-A
Colt Emerson has showcased his speed through his first small taste of High-A ball. Emerson has swiped at least one bag in each of his past three games. In the batter's box, Emerson holds a .208/.424/.375 line through seven total games. However, he has reached safely in all but one of them. At Single-A this summer, the 19-year-old posted a stellar .293/.440/.427 line with 25 RBI, 12 doubles, six stolen bases, and a 35:37 BB:K ratio. While he has yet to heat up in the batter's box, his excellent on-base skills have looked just as prevalent at High-A. Emerson remains several seasons away from his major league debut but is a name to keep a close eye on as he sits as the 30th-best prospect in baseball on MLB.com.
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Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Source: MiLB.com
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