Eric Thames’ time with the Mariners was neither significant nor memorable.
Many fans might not remember that Thames was even with the organization or know that Thames is the hottest hitter in Major League Baseball and one of the more interesting stories early in the 2017 season.
Coming into Saturday, Thames was hitting .379 with a .463 on-base percentage, a ridiculous .897 slugging percentage, six doubles, an MLB-leading eight homers and 14 runs batted in for the Brewers.
This isn’t a case of “they always get better after they leave the Mariners.” Thames didn’t get better immediately after leaving the Mariners.