The Mariners could have several players named to All-MLB teams
For the first time since 2001, the Seattle Mariners are American League West champions. They'll host either the Detroit Tigers or Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the American League Divisional Series at a to-be-determined time Oct. 4 at T-Mobile Park.
There's many players who played a role in the franchise winning their first division title in over two decades, and many are up for All-MLB selections.
MLB released their list of candidates for the annual All-MLB teams Monday.
The candidates are: first baseman Josh Naylor, third baseman Eugenio Suarez, catcher Cal Raleigh, outfielders Randy Arozarena and Julio Rodriguez, starting pitcher Bryan Woo reliever/closer Andres Munoz.
Naylor scored 81 runs in 147 games and hit 29 doubles, a triple and 20 home runs with 92 RBIs. He slashed .295/.353/.462 with an .815 OPS and has stolen 30 bases in 32 attempts. Since he was acquired by the Mariners via trade July 24, he scored 32 runs in 54 games and hit 10 doubles and nine homers with 33 RBIs. He slashed .299/.341/.490 with an .831 OPS. He was a perfect 19-for-19 in stolen base attempts with Seattle.
Suarez scored 91 times in 159 games and hit 28 doubles and 49 home runs with 118 RBIs. He slashed .228/.298/.526 with an .824 OPS. The Mariners traded for him July 31. He scored 27 times in 53 games in Seattle and hit nine doubles and 13 home runs with 31 RBIs. He slashed .189/.255/.428 with a .683 OPS.
Raleigh scored 110 runs in 159 games and hit 24 doubles and 60 home runs with 125 RBIs. He slashed .247/.359/.589 with a .948 OPS. His 60 homers were the most by a catcher and a switch-hitter in a single season. He was named an All-Star for the first time in his career this year.
Arozarena scored 95 runs in 160 games and hit 32 doubles, a triple and 27 home runs with 76 RBIs. He slashed .238/.334/.426 with a .760 OPS and swiped 31 steals in 37 attempts. His 27 homers and 160 games were career-highs and 95 runs matched a career-high.
Rodriguez crossed home plate 106 times in 160 games and hit 31 doubles, four triples and 32 homers with 95 RBIs and stole 30 bases. He slashed .267/.324/.474 with a .798 OPS. His runs and games played were both career-highs.
Woo posted a 2.94 ERA with 198 strikeouts in 186.2 innings pitched across 30 starts. He was named an All-Star for the first time in his career. His strikeouts, innings and starts were all career-highs.
Munoz had a 1.73 ERA and fanned 83 batters in 62.1 innings across 64 outings. He had 38 saves in 45 opportunities. His ERA, saves and appearances all matched or set career-highs.
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