Yesterday the Mariners announced their minor league awards, and while we’re always supportive of all the winners, yesterday’s awards-winners demonstrated how far the system has come since just last year. Last year’s Ken Griffey Jr. “Hitter of the Year” award-winner, Joey Curletta, is no longer with the organization (Curletta was claimed on waivers by the Red Sox after the Mariners removed him from the 40-man this season); nor is 2017’s winner, light-hitting fan favorite Ian Miller. Last year, the Jamie Moyer Pitcher of the Year award was won by a reliever, Matt Festa, and the year before that it was Nick Neidert, who was dealt away that off-season.
Mariners announce minor league awards winners for 2019
