Former Muskies' standout putting his best foot forward in Mariners' minor league system this year.
Former John Glenn standout Colt Emerson is proving that some dreams are worth the wait, as the 2023 Muskies graduate ― now in his 3rd season within the Seattle Mariners' minor league system ― is producing on the field with the Everett Aquasox in the High-Class A Northwest League.
Emerson, who was the Mariners' top pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, is putting together a solid season as he continues to progress through the Seattle minor league system.
The former Muskies' 2-sport star currently sports a solid .268 batting average with 12 doubles, five triples, nine home runs and 46 RBIs as of July 20th. He has complied a .433 slugging percentage and also scored 54 runs with six stolen bases for the Aquasox who have a record of 45-45 thus far this season.
Defensively, Emerson primarily plays shortstop for the Aquasox, but has also seen time at both third base and second base this season.
Emerson was recognized as the Northwest League's Player of the Week for the week of June 20th. As of July 22, 2025, Emerson's combined career minor league stats show a .281 batting average with 15 home runs and 29 stolen bases in 172 games.
With another strong performance in A-Ball, Emerson appears to be right on track to hopefully someday realize the ultimate dream of earning his way into "The Show" known as Major league Baseball.
MLB SCOUTS SAY: Emerson shows a pure hitting ability, with a smooth and compact left-handed swing that stays in the zone. He has an advanced approach at the plate, demonstrating good plate discipline and knowledge of the strike zone. He possesses good instincts and is considered a steady defender at shortstop with an above-average arm. There is a possibility he could move to third base as he develops. Emerson has been ranked highly among Mariners prospects and on numerous national prospect lists.
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This article originally appeared on The Daily Jeffersonian: Future bright for Seattle Mariners prospect Colt Emerson
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