Seattle Mariners' AFL Wrap-Up: Dustin Ackley's Pro Debut a Success

Sunday, November 22 2009

2009 Arizona Fall League has ended as the Peoria Javelinas defeated the Phoenix 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.

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.

Carlos Triunfel SS

Big disappointment as he posted a poor line of .204 BA/.250 OBP/.245 SLG/.495 OPS, mainly hitting last for the Javelinas.

He did missed most...
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