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Seattle Mariners Opening Day Countdown: 74 Ljay Newsome

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: Ljay Newsome of the Seattle Mariners pitches. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

We are counting down the days until Seattle Mariners opening day, and we are now at day 74. To celebrate, let’s talk about #74 of the Mariners.

Ljay Newsome is a 24-year-old pitcher, who is 5’11” and 210 lbs. Newsome was a part of the 2015 Mariners draft class and was selected very late in the draft (26th round).

The Maryland native is entering his second season with the big league team and will maintain his rookie status for the 2021 season.