Overlooked Mariners prospect could get his big break in World Baseball Classic

Feb 20, 2025; Peoria, AZ, USA; Seattle Mariners infielder Michael Arroyo poses for a portrait during media day at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesThe Seattle Mariners are sending 16 players to the World Baseball Classic, and most are established big leaguers. The others are prospects for whom the international tournament could be a coming-out party, and nobody gives off "2023 Harry Ford" energy like Michael Arroyo.

For anyone wondering how the Mariners' erstwhile catching prospect entered this chat, he was the best thing Great Britain had going for it in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Though he was only 20 at the time, he…