The Mariners had a great draft day Shortstop Colt Emerson is revealed as the Mariners' choice at No. 22. Stephen Brashear/ United States Today) The Mariners were large winners, also. Certainly, it helped that they had 3 choices in the very first 30 options Nos. 22, 29 and also 30). Yet they likewise did an exceptional task in preparing three placement gamers with high ceilings. They chose shortstop Colt Emerson out of John Glenn High in Ohio at No. 22, facility fielder Jonny Farmelo out of Westfield High in Virginia at No. 29, as well as topped it off by taking another shortstop, Tai Peete out of Trinity Christian in Georgia, at No. 30. All 3 have an opportunity to become reputable All-Star quality players in is a pure player with a wonderful eye at home plate who has the capacity to play 2nd base, shortstop and third base. Farmelo is a left-handed player with a wonderful, brief swing who makes difficult sweet-spot call. Peete is a full player with an amazing arm from the hole. All three have actually possible effect written throughout them in the lengthy run. This was extra proof that the Mariners' scouting and also analytics personnels are coming to be amongst the most effective in the sporting activity.7. Former Mariners gamers contributed to the atmosphereFinally, it additionally was a wonderful day to be an ex-Mariner. Former players such as Ken Griffey Jr., Bret Boone Diamondbacks Jersey, Harold Reynolds and Mike Cameron were included in noticeable duties throughout the star-studded occasion in Seattle. Big League Baseball did an exceptional task of highlighting acquainted faces from the franchise business, which included in the draft celebrations as well as assisted make the day special for Mariners fans. Top image of Ken Griffey Jr. revealing Paul Skenes as the No. 1 choice: John Froschauer/ Associated Press).