Seattle Mariners

Seattle Mariners

 | 10-13
  • Batting Avg
    .242 AVG
  • Runs
    758 R
  • Earned Runs Avg
    3.74 ERA
  • WHIP
    1.19 WHIP
  • The Seattle Times

    Mariners try to generate excitement in Bryce Miller's simulated game

    The split-finger fastball left Bryce Miller's fingertips awkwardly and started going toward the right-handed batter's box where Ty France was awaiting a pitch that he could drive for his second hit in as many plate appearances. Instead, the wayward pitch smacked France directly in the upper back. France, who has been hit by 82 pitches over the past three seasons, shook his head and stared at his teammate in mock anger before jogging to first. Instead of facing the Texas Rangers in Surprise, and letting the Rangers' MLB hitters get an early look at Miller's new split-finger fastball, the Mariners opted to have him pitch in simulated game since there were no minor-league spring-training games scheduled.