Mariners' Colt Emerson leapfrogs a few spots in ESPN's prospect ranking
Seattle Mariners infielder Colt Emerson moved up a few places on ESPN's prospect rankings, going from sixth to third.
Mariners' Colt Emerson leapfrogs a few spots in ESPN's prospect ranking originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Seattle Mariners No.
1 prospect and MLB's No. 6 prospect, shortstop Colt Emerson, didn't waste any time making an impression in the major leagues, as he hit a home run in his second game as a big leaguer. Signing a lucrative extension before making his debut (eight years, $95 million), Emerson earned it after hitting .
285 with a . 842 OPS and 16 home runs at three levels in the Mariners minor league system in 2025. Starting at Triple-A Tacoma this season, the 20-year-old batted .
255 with a . 816 OPS and seven home runs in 38 games. Emerson's performance in his first couple of games and overall has helped him gain a couple of spots on ESPN's prospect rankings.