Seattle Mariners struggle with first pitch swings in 2026 season

The Seattle Mariners are having difficulty capitalizing on first pitch swings during the current MLB season. Entering June 27, 2026, the Mariners rank 25th in runs per game with 4.02. Key players Josh Naylor, J.P. Crawford, and Julio Rodríguez have posted low wOBA numbers on first pitch swings, significantly dropping from their previous year's performance. The team's overall wOBA on those swings is.348, placing them 28th in the league. Despite the struggles, there is potential for improvement as more games remain in the season.

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