SEATTLE, Wash. -- Seattle Mariners Director of Amateur Scouting Scott Hunter announced today that the club has signed 21 of its 41 picks from the 2019 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.

 The 21 signings include 4 of the top 11 selections and 12 of the top 21.

 All Major League teams have until July 12, 2019 (2:00 p.m. PT) to sign drafted players with remaining college eligibility.

The Mariners selected 23 pitchers, including 3 left-handers, 4 catchers, 9 infielders (2 2B, 4 SS, 3 3B), and 5 outfielders. Seattle selected 33 college players and 8 high school players.