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I left Evan White off the original list, but he was the 4th batter I was going to write up (and did mention).  He's a cat-quick defender at first with a bat that probably profiles more like David Segui.  I'm not a huge fan of the shoulder-dip dive he does across the plate to go golf balls, because I don't think it'll work as well with wood bats. That said he works the ball to all fields and just tries to take what he is given.  His batting eye is not exceptional but he's also not a strikeout guy.  He's... good.

My issue with him is that he's an Ackley type who might get moved to the OF.  I'm glad we have Kyle Lewis, the heir apparent in CF, who should forestall that nonsense.  Don't make him learn a new position on the hope that he can play center.  The Mariners listed him as a first baseman when they drafted him and I hope they stick to that.  He's a GREAT defender and I'm fine with a defender at first who can hit .300 with 15-20 homers.  Get him in the system and see what he can do out there.

I would have preferred an arm but the Mariners had their pick of several college ones and went with the bat instead.  We'll see if they can under-slot him and maybe get a good 2nd round teen as well. My feeling on the pick would be warm, at this point.  I don't hate it, and I don't think he's a bad player, but he's a player who has some things to prove as far as position and power.

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