Biography

Mitch Haniger: Seattle Mariners' American Outfielder

Biography

WEB Mitchell Evan Haniger (born December 23, 1990) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). A first-round pick by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2012 MLB draft, he made his MLB debut in 2016 with the Mariners, after being traded there in the offseason.

Professional Career

Haniger quickly established himself as a valuable player for the Mariners, earning an All-Star selection in 2018. He has been a consistent performer at the plate, with a career batting average of .275, an on-base percentage of .367, and a slugging percentage of .525. He is also a strong fielder, with a career fielding percentage of .992.

Haniger has been a key part of the Mariners' success in recent years, helping them reach the playoffs in 2021 for the first time since 2001. He is a fan favorite and one of the most popular players in Seattle.

Highlights

• All-Star selection (2018)
• Silver Slugger Award (2018)
• .275 career batting average
• .367 career on-base percentage
• .525 career slugging percentage

Personal Life

Haniger is married to his high school sweetheart, Maggie. They have two children together.

Conclusion

Mitch Haniger is one of the best young players in baseball. He is a talented hitter and fielder, and a key part of the Seattle Mariners' future.