Mariners' ascendant shortstop prospect gets highest ranking yet in new list

Seattle Mariners v Chicago Cubs | John E. Moore III/GettyImagesOne season after having arguably his worst offensive campaign in the majors, J.P. Crawford is having the second-best one of his nine years in the big leagues. However, thoughts still turn to the future at shortstop for the Seattle Mariners due to his defense not being at the same level as previous years, combined with his current contract due to run out at the end of 2026.

The Mariners have continually had a strong farm system during the Jerry Dipoto era, and fans should be particularly excited when it comes to the future at shortstop, in the form of Colt Emerson. And it appears ESPN is well on board with his potential, with…