Mariners’ Williamson Shines in Major League Debut

SEATTLE, WA — The Seattle Mariners have seen impressive performances from third baseman Ben Williamson since his call-up to the big leagues on April 13. Considered primarily a defensive player, Williamson has made significant contributions at the plate.

In his most recent game against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, Williamson achieved his first career three-hit game, going 3-for-5 with an RBI. In just eight games with the Mariners, the 24-year-old is batting .310 (9-for-29) and has scored 7 runs, with 1 double, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs. He has also displayed good plate discipline, drawing 2 walks for a .355 on-base percentage. His slugging percentage sits at .448, creating an .803 OPS.

Defensively, Williamson has played consistently at third base, recording 11 assists and 1 putout in 12 chances. Ranked as the No. 13 prospect in the Seattle organization by MLB Pipeline, Williamson has already garnered praise from his teammates. Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford took to social media on Wednesday night to commend Williamson’s impact on the team.

Following the loss of Ryan Bliss to the injured list earlier this month, Williamson’s performance has been a crucial stabilizing factor for the Mariners’ infield.

The Mariners are set to return to Seattle on Friday to begin a five-game homestand against the Miami Marlins and the Los Angeles Angels. They will face the Marlins in the opener, with first pitch scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET, and will take on starting pitcher Cal Quantrill.

The Mariners’ rotation, expected to be a vital part of the team’s success, has had some struggles that will need addressing. Meanwhile, an official scoring change announced by MLB has improved Cal Raleigh‘s stats, adding to the positive atmosphere for the team. For those interested, the latest episode of the podcast “Refuse to Lose” is out, discussing the team’s recent performance and updates.