Did Brendan Donovan's acquisition end Seattle Mariners’ search for leadoff hitter?
Seattle's search for a true top-of-the-lineup presence may have ceased.
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Seattle Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan has a plan. As the new top-of-the-lineup presence, Donovan’s focus remains on plate discipline, extending counts and getting on base for Cal Raleigh and company. Through two starts this season, Donovan is quickly evolving into a fan favorite.
Seattle Mariners’ Brendan Donovan settling in During Friday night’s 5-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobil Park, Donovan drew two walks. On Thursday, he delivered a 3-1 four-seam fastball off Tanner Bibee over the right-field wall , marking the first leadoff home run on Opening Day in franchise history. The Mariners needed a true lead-off batter.
Despite finishing 90-72 and in second place in the AL West, the lineup lacked discipline at the top of the order. The Mariners’ front office executed a pre-spring training trade with the St. Louis Cardinals on Feb.