Fansided · Oct 8, 2025
Josh Naylor just keeps finding new ways to nudge Mariners toward World Series
Division Series - Seattle Mariners v Detroit Tigers - Game Four | Gregory Shamus/GettyImagesJosh Naylor has been showcasing a solid bat and a solid glove for years, but there's more to how he became a Seattle Mariners fan favorite so quickly after they acquired him in July. He's a player who owns the margins through his other talents, such as clutch hitting and stealing bases.
It would also seem that Naylor has a talent for subterfuge, as Casey Mize and the Detroit Tigers found out the hard way in Game 4 of the American League Division Series on Wednesday.