Seattle Mariners to Call Up Top Pitching Prospect Emerson Hancock from Double-A Arkansas
Key points:
- The Seattle Mariners will call up their top pitching prospect, Emerson Hancock, from AA Arkansas.
- Hancock was the 6th overall pick in the 2020 draft and is ranked 4th in the Mariners organization.
- There is speculation of a potential 6-man rotation once Hancock joins the team.
The Seattle Mariners are set to call up their top pitching prospect, Emerson Hancock. Hancock, who was drafted 6th overall in 2020, is ranked as the 4th best prospect in the Mariners organization. Despite a rough start to the season, Hancock has performed well in recent months, earning recognition as the Mariners Minor League Pitcher of the Month in June. With Bryan Woo heading to the injured list, it is likely that Hancock will make his debut as Wednesday’s starter. The Mariners have also made other pitching roster moves in anticipation of Hancock’s call-up. Mariners fans can look forward to seeing the highly touted prospect in action. Go Mariners!