Among the 40 pitchers who made an appearance for the 2017 Seattle Mariners, Casey Lawrence was one of the most unremarkable. Maybe it’s because he was acquired mid-season. Or maybe because he rode the shuttle between Seattle and Tacoma regularly, never spending more than a few weeks with the team until August. It’s probably simply because he posted a 5.57 ERA with a 4.87 FIP in 42 forgettable innings. You’d be forgiven if you missed his name on the inevitable Sporcle quiz asking you to name all 40 pitchers who pitched last year.
You might not have noticed, but Casey Lawrence is having a pretty nice spring training.