Seattle Mariners Director of Player Development Andy McKay announced today the Mariners Minor League Awards for the 2017 season:
·OF Ian Miller (AA Arkansas/AAA Tacoma) received the Ken Griffey Jr. Minor League Hitter of the Year.
·RH Nick Neidert (High-A Modesto/AA Arkansas) received the Jamie Moyer Minor League Pitcher of the Year.
·INF Chris Mariscal (High-A Modesto/AA Arkansas) received the Alvin Davis "Mr. Mariner" Award.
·INF Jordan Cowan (High-A Modesto) received the Edgar Martinez PTPA Award.
·RHP Ljay Newsome (A Clinton) received the "60 ft. 6 in. Club" Award.
·OF Dimas Ojeda (A Clinton) received the Dan Wilson Minor League Community Service Award.
·Manager Cesar Nicolas (DSL Mariners) received the Dave Henderson Minor League Staff Member of the Year Award.
Miller, Neidert, Mariscal, Cowan, Newsome, Ojeda and Nicolas will be honored in a pre-game ceremony at Safeco Field prior to the Mariners game vs. the Athletics on Friday, September 22.