Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles had a bounce back season and will be a huge part in the team's success going forward.
The Seattle Mariners have received a lot of criticism over the last several years for the lack of spending on big-name free agents.
After being used sparingly as a batter against left-handed pitching, Robles became Seattle's de facto lead-off batter and earned himself a starting role in the outfield. He filled in for over a month at center field while Julio Rodriguez was recovering from a high-ankle sprain. Robles' arm strength and speed in the outfield also helped mitigate any potential loss on defense with Rodriguez's injury.And as mentioned before, his energy was infectious. It's not something that shows up on the stat sheet, but having someone in the clubhouse and in the dugout that can help motivate a team and has general good vibes can help out a lot. Especially when that player is all over the field on offense and defense.
If Dipoto's words weren't enough, then Robes' contract extension is a good sign that the team has faith in him going forward. If Robles can put together a healthy season and still be as effective at the plate and on the base paths, then he'll likely be one of the better lead-off hitters in the league in 2025.Robles earned the first "A" in our final grade rankings. Robles was everything you want from a lead-off hitter. He was effective at the plate, made his own opportunities on the bases and has a strong arm in the outfield.
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