One of the names that could make sense for the Mariners is the University of North Carolina at Wilmington infielder Greg Jones. This time of year, you’ll hear a lot of people describe a prospect as someone with helium. The term is used to describe a prospect whose stock has quickly risen. Greg Jones is a player with helium.
Coming out of high school, Jones was actually in the conversation to be a top 200 pick but a strong commitment to UNC Wilmington forced him down to the 17th round where he opted for college instead.