"First baseman Josh Naylor and the Seattle Mariners are in agreement on a five-year contract, sources told ESPN, reuniting one of the best free agent bats available with the team that made re-signing him its top offseason priority. Acquired at the trade deadline by the Mariners, the 28-year-old Naylor made an immediate impact offensively, defensively and on the basepaths, solidifying a position that had been a weakness for Seattle."
"With his high motor and infectious energy, Naylor immediately found a home in Seattle. In 54 games with the Mariners, Naylor hit .299/.341/.490 with nine home runs, 33 RBIs and 19 stolen bases in 19 attempts. A solid average defender at first base, he helped the Mariners win their first division title since 2001 and then hit .340 with three home runs in 12 postseason games."
"The most shocking aspect to Naylor's season: He was 30-for-32 in stolen bases despite registering as one of the slowest runners in the majors, ranking in just the third percentile in sprint speed. Naylor would often get a walking lead off first base and was perfect in stolen-base attempts with Seattle, even as teams became more aware of his tactics."
Josh Naylor signed a five-year deal with the Seattle Mariners, pending a physical, after being acquired at the trade deadline. Naylor hit .299/.341/.490 in 54 games with Seattle, producing nine home runs, 33 RBIs and 19 stolen bases while providing solid defense at first base. Combined with his time in Arizona, he finished the season with a .295/.353/.462 line, 20 home runs, 92 RBIs and a career-high 3.1 WAR. Naylor posted an unusual 30-for-32 stolen base mark despite ranking in the third percentile in sprint speed, using leads and savvy baserunning.
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