When the Mariners drafted Anthony Misiewicz out of Michigan State in the 18th round in 2015, he had all the hallmarks of “organizational filler.” Shorter stature - check. An arsenal that’s more about location and command than raw stuff - check. Strong, but not overpowering, college numbers from a non-powerhouse school - check, check, check. Left-handed - check.
Misiewicz has been with the organization for so long he pitched for the Bakersfield Blaze, a former Cal League team that no longer exists. He’s been with the team long enough to have been traded away in 2017 to the Rays, only to be re-acquired at the end of the season.