There's a highlighted line that reads "Situational hitting/baserunning" on the bulletin board in the Mariners spring training clubhouse. It is the final assignment of the day, each day, and only one hitting group is assigned to it.
In addition to the four hitters in the group, a large coaching group made up of manager Scott Servais, hitting coach Edgar Martinez, bench coach Tim Bogar, Tacoma hitting coach Scott Brosius and Tacoma manager Pat Listach join them on Field 3 at 12:45 as well.
This is more than just situational hitting and baserunning drills. This is where the big leaguers and potential big leaguers are getting an introduction to the Mariners' new hitting philosophy.