Fansided · Apr 20, 2018
Zunino and Freitas It Is, Marjama Optioned by Mariners
With Mike Zunino being activated off of the DL today, joining the team in Arlington for their three-game series vs the Texas Rangers, the Mariners had a decision to make. Stick with Mike Marjama as the backup catcher, the guy they handed the job to out of spring training? Or give the job to David Freitas? They went with Freitas.
Marjama was the better offensive catcher in Peoria. In 40 at-bats he slashed .300/.391/.550/.941. He hit 2 HR, walked five times, scored seven runs and had six RBI. Compare that to Freitas’ line of .238/.273/.238/.511, .313 BABIP, 0 HR, 0BB, 5 SO, 1 R and 1 RBI in 21 AB and there is no doubt Marjama earned his way onto the Opening Day Roster.