Fansided · Mar 15
Mariners' new velocity specialist is beginning to open eyes in spring training
Feb 24, 2026; Peoria, Arizona, USA; Seattle Mariners pitcher Alex Hoppe (48) pitches during the fifth inning in Peoria, Arizona. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images | Arianna Grainey-Imagn ImagesSome of the best relievers can come at bargain prices. Like most teams in the offseason, Seattle made a plethora of moves to add bullpen depth and one of those moves was to acquire Alex Hoppe from the Boston Red Sox.
At first, it seemed far from notable and after conceding nine earned runs in his first four spring training outings, it seemed like he was destined for minor league purgatory. However, the data on his pitches has been simply too good to ignore.