The Seattle Mariners stand out for having one of the most esteemed minor league systems in Major League Baseball. As of the end of 2024, the Mariners boasted a league-high eight prospects listed among the top 100 by Baseball America, along with five noted by MLB Pipeline. Despite the anticipated call-ups of players such as Cole Young, Ben Williamson, Brandyn Garcia, and Logan Evans, the organization remains rich in talent. A recent Bleacher Report article, authored by Joel Reuter, even declared the Mariners' farm system as the best in baseball.
In his rankings, Reuter highlighted six of Seattle's minor league players as 'Tier 1' prospects, including Lazaro Montes, Colt Emerson, and Harry Ford, alongside Young, Felnin Celesten, and Michael Arroyo. Other notable prospects like Jonny Farmelo, Evans, Ryan Sloan, and Jurrangelo Cijntje were categorized as 'Tier 2' minor leaguers. Reuter emphasized the Mariners' advantage, noting that their top-prospect list is filled with hitters, which is beneficial given the strength of their major league starting rotation.
Looking ahead, Harry Ford and Cole Young are projected to potentially debut in the big leagues by 2025. Meanwhile, Montes and Celesten aim to build on their impressive performances from the 2024 season. The Mariners' talent pool could further improve by the end of 2025, contingent on the development of Emerson, Montes, and the impact of 2024 draft picks Sloan and Cijntje in their inaugural professional seasons.
