ARLINGTON, Texas — With the minor league regular season now over and only Class A Modesto playing in the postseason, the Mariners and director of player development Andy McKay have announced their 2017 minor league season awards for the top performers in the organization. The official names of the awards were changed last season to reflect former top players that wore Mariners’ uniforms in their career. The winners of the awards will be honored at Safeco Field on Sept. 22 vs. the Indians.
The Ken Griffey Jr. Minor League Hitter of the Year: Ian Miller, OF, (Class AA/Class AAA Tacoma)
Miller, 25, had a breakout 2017, hitting .