The Mariners have begun to foster an impressive reputation when it comes to player development. The team's core is almost entirely homegrown, and they've continued to hit it out of the park when it comes to replenishing their minor league ranks.
Early comparisons for last year's first-round selection, Kade Anderson, are encouraging and the organization signed a strong international free agent class. In fact, the Mariners have already gotten a head start on next year's international free agent period.
Right now, the Mariners have more players in MLB Pipeline's list of Top 100 Prospects than any other team and according to some, have the best farm system in all of baseball.