2009 Arizona Fall League hasáended as the Peoria Javelinas defeated theáPhoenix Desert Dogs 5-4 to win the league.
Seven players from the Mariners organization played for the Javelinas and some looked they're close to the big league. Let's review how they've done this fall.
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Dustin Ackley 1B/LF
The Mariners drafted Ackley second overall in last year's draft. He did not sign with the club until the signing deadline so he didn't play in the minors.
Ackley mainly hit lead-off for the Javelinas and he managed to hit .315 BA/.412 OBP/.425 SLG/.836 OPS. He only hit one home run but considering AFL was his pro-debut, this numbers are good enough.
He walked 12 times in 73 AB as well. He should put up decent numbers next year.
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Carlos Triunfel SS
Big disappointment as ...
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Article written by Hayato Uwai
Seattle Mariners’ AFL Wrap-Up: Dustin Ackley’s Pro Debut a Success
Posted: 22nd November 2009 by Hayato Uwai in MLBComments Off on Seattle Mariners’ AFL Wrap-Up: Dustin Ackley’s Pro Debut a Success