After surprising many in the industry who had them tied to a college hitter by selecting C/OF Harry Ford with their first pick, the Mariners went for upside and athleticism again with their second pick at #48, selecting SS Edwin Arroyo Jr. out of Central Pointe Christian Academy in Kissimmee, Florida (although he is a native of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, and moved to Florida as a high schooler to get more scouting looks).
Arroyo is a switch-hitter and a switch-thrower (he pitches left-handed). He’s also one of the youngest players in the draft, having not even turned 18 yet; his birthday is (steel yourselves, fellow Olds) 8/25/2003.