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Mariners Hit Jackpot; 'Untouchable' Top Prospect Turning Heads

The Seattle Mariners are in the middle of a very competitive postseason race. Their production at the big league level has been solid, but not overwhelming this year.

Seattle Mariners News / Last Word On Sports / August 28

Is Colt Emerson the Mariners’ Next Highlight Infielder?

Following a disappointing end to the 2024 season, in which the Mariners missed the playoffs, they sought to rebound in 2025. So far, at 72-62, they hold the last wildcard slot, leading by 3.5 games over the next team.

Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / August 22

Swing Adjustments Have Colt Emerson Tracking Like One of Baseball’s Best Prospects

Well before the Mariners selected Emerson with the 22nd pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, Emerson had endeared himself to evaluators with the advanced nature of his game.

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Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 10

Seattle Mariners Top Prospect Hits Major Milestone at Double-A Arkansas

Seattle Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson hit a big milestone on Saturday night, hitting a home run for the Double-A Arkansas Travelers. It was the first home run at Double-A for Emerson, who was just recently promoted from High-A Everett.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 5

Top Seattle Mariners Prospect Makes Astonishing Play in First Double-A Game

The best prospect in the Seattle Mariners farm system already made an impact in his first game at the Double-A level. Mariners No. 1 prospect, shortstop Colt Emerson (No.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 5

Minor League Promotions: Colt Emerson, Jesus Made Promoted

The first week of August across Minor League Baseball will see new faces in new places. Seattle promoted two of their best prospects, Colt Emerson and Jurrangelo Cijntje, to Double-A, as the two performed very well in High-A.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 3

Seattle Mariners Promote Pair of Top 100 Prospects to Double-A

Two of the Seattle Mariners best prospects are set to move up in the organization's farm system. Shortstop Colt Emerson and switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje will head to the Double-A Arkansas Travelers, according to several reports.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 27

Prospect Guru Praises Top Seattle Mariners Prospect After Web Gem Play

The Seattle Mariners top prospect is in the middle of his best offensive season. And according to one prospect analysis, that goes double for his defense as well.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 4

Seattle Mariners Top Prospect in the Midst of Scorching Hot Stretch

Seattle Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson is in the midst of a great stretch that extends nearly a month. Per @MiLBMariners Colt Emerson since June 5th: 19G, .358/.458/.612/1.070, 24H, 6 2B, 1 3B, 3HR, 10R, 10RBI, 14BB, 11K, 2SF, 2/2 SB.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 30

Elite Seattle Mariners Prospect Discusses His Approach at Plate, Adjustments and Life in Pro Ball

With nine players in the MLB Pipeline Top 100, the Seattle Mariners have one of the deepest farm systems in baseball. At the top of that farm system? Infielder Colt Emerson, who the M's took in the first round of the 2023 draft from the Ohio high school ranks.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 23

Colt Emerson, Seattle Mariners Top Prospect, Captures Impressive MiLB Award

Congratulations are in order for Seattle Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson, who won the Northwest League's Hitter of the Week Award for his performance last week against Spokane.

Seattle Mariners News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Mariners Top Prospect Colt Emerson Catching Fire

Colt Emerson, MLB Pipeline’s No. 17th overall prospect, seems to be heating up in a big way for the Seattle Mariners organization. In his last three games with the Everett AquaSox, the Mariners' High-A Minor League affiliate, Emerson has recorded six extra-base hits, including a home run in two contests.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 19

Top Seattle Mariners Prospect on a Torrid Stretch For High-A Everett AquaSox

The top prospect in the Seattle Mariners farm system is in the middle of arguably the best stretch of baseball in his professional career. Shortstop Colt Emerson had a career-high in hits in the High-A Everett AquaSox's 9-3 win against the Spokane Indians on Wednesday.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 30

Top Seattle Mariners Prospect Colt Emerson Earns High Ranking in Recent List

A player almost universally considered the best prospect in the Seattle Mariners organization received another set of flowers in a recent ranking from a top publication.

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Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 19

Top Seattle Mariners Prospect Colt Emerson Having a Dominant Month in High-A

The top prospect in the Seattle Mariners farm system has been having a dominant month, and his most recent game was his best of 2025. The High-A Everett AquaSox pulled out a 10-2 win against the Vancouver Canadians on Saturday.

Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 5

Three Seattle Mariners Top Prospects Belt Homers on Sunday For High-A Everett AquaSox

The top Seattle Mariners' prospects playing for the High-A Everett AquaSox stayed hot on Sunday, as the trio of Colt Emerson, Tai Peete and Michael Arroyo combined to hit four home runs in a 10-8 win over the Eugene Emeralds.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 3

Top Seattle Mariners Prospect Colt Emerson Hits First Home Run of 2025

The Seattle Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson entered Friday yet to put together a display of power through 22 games this season with the High-A Everett AquaSox.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 11

Top Seattle Mariners Prospect Colt Emerson Has Been Dealing with Leg Issue

The Seattle Mariners farm system is considered one of the best in the league. With seven prospects on MLB Pipeline's top 100 and eight on Baseball America's, it's made the Mariners minor league clubs some of the most interesting to watch this season.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / April 7

2025 Mariners Minor League Recap, April 1 - April 6

An amphibious pitcher puts hitters under water, Laz and Emerson dominate, and a large Little makes his debut It’s our first full recap of the season! We’ve got a ton to get into across all four affiliates, including a wide array of professional debuts and monster performances at the plate.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / March 26