Hancock talked about working to expand his arsenal and his solid debut in spring training against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Seattle Mariners starting rotation is arguably the best in baseball. And the depth of that group was rarely tested in 2024. The Mariners were the only team that had four pitchers start 30 or more games.
The team had seven different pitchers start games in 2024. Outside of the rotation, left-handed reliever Jhonathan Diaz started one game. AndIt's not safe to assume the staff will be able to maintain that kind of health again in 2025. But even if it does, Hancock could be much more prepared if and when he gets his number called. Hancock has been working to add or fine-tune the pitches in his repertoire. He had a chance to test out some of those offerings in a start against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Feb. 23. Hancock pitched 1.2 innings and struck out two batters, He allowed one earned run off three hits. Seven of his eight first pitches went for strikes ."That's what I want to do this year," Hancock said. "I felt like last year, I kind of didn't do as good as a job as I wanted to. And this year, it's just about trying to find ways to continue to attack the strike zone, win counts and just keep throwing strikes.""This offseason, I kind of just messed with everything," Hancock said. "I wanted to mess with a cutter, I wanted to mess with a sweeper, I wanted to change different grips. And when I got here, again, they were like 'Try this grip, try this cue, try this feel.' And you're always trying to find the one that works, so it's always nice to kind of mess around with it. ... I think so far the sweeper has gotten a lot better with the grip. And then, messing with the cutter, it can really help me lefties. So it's kind of about refining those things." Hancock finished 2024 with a 4.75 ERA and struck out 39 batters in 60.2 innings pitched across his dozen starts last season.MARINERS PUT UP SIX INNINGS AGAINST DIAMONDBACKS IN SPRING:Mariners veteran Donovan Solano mentioned his excitement to work with Perry Hill; the two were together for three seasons with the Miami Marlins.Gilbert will be the first of the Seattle Mariners starting rotation to take the mound in spring training on Feb. 24.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Arenado to Mariners? Cardinals Trade Rumor Gaining SteamThe St. Louis Cardinals are actively shopping veteran infielder Nolan Arenado, and a trade to the Seattle Mariners is gaining traction. The Cardinals are eager to move Arenado to make room for Nolan Gorman at third base, and ESPN's Eric Karabell predicts a deal with the Mariners. This potential move could see the Mariners acquire Arenado while sending a promising young pitcher like Emerson Hancock to the Cardinals.
Read more »
Seattle Mariners Have 7 Prospects Named in MLB Pipeline's Top 100The Seattle Mariners had many minor leaguers featured in MLB Pipeline's latest list of top prospects, including Colt Emerson, Cole Young and Laz Montes.
Read more »
Seattle Mariners' Bryan Woo Poised for Breakout SeasonSeattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo is expected to make a significant leap in 2025, building on his impressive 2024 performance. His strong command, control, and advanced pitching metrics make him a top prospect for the Mariners' rotation.
Read more »
Seattle Mariners Remove Valuable Pitcher From 40-Man RosterJhonathan Diaz, one of the more valuable depth pieces in the organization, was removed from the 40-man roster on Monday by the Seattle Mariners.
Read more »
Seattle Mariners Announce New Broadcast Team for 2025The Seattle Mariners are ushering in a new era for their broadcast booth in 2025. Following the departures of long-time play-by-play announcer Dave Sims and Mike Blowers, the team has announced several exciting additions. Jason Benetti will take over as the full-time play-by-play commentator, joined by Angie Mentink, who will make history as the first woman to serve as a regular in-game color analyst for the franchise.
Read more »
Legendary ESPN Reporter Has Lofty Praise For Seattle Mariners Pitcher George KirbyKirby, a former first-round pick, had a bit of a down year in 2024 for the M's, but Tim Kurkjian expects that he'll hit an incredible ceiling soon.
Read more »