Fansided · Mar 16
Jeff Passan's prediction for Mariners' Logan Gilbert is not as crazy as it sounds
Feb 23, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesIf there's ever a time for pitchers to start throwing new pitches, it's spring training. Refining grips, delivery, and pitch shape take time, but the preseason allows hurlers to test their stuff in live reps without any real consequences. Logan Gilbert has already been toying with new fastball variants but experts like ESPN's Jeff Passan believe a splinker could be in the works as well.