In the buildup to this year’s draft, rumors had the Mariners pegged to select an infielder out of high school. But rumors are just that—rumors. And like the fate of most rumors, these were debunked tonight.
Not only did the Mariners not draft a prep infielder, but they didn’t select any infielder whatsoever. Instead, a year removed from taking Logan Gilbert with their first selection last year, Seattle added another potential starting rotation piece in Elon University’s George Kirby.
It’s no surprise that Jerry Dipoto and his team of scouts went with Kirby here.