Griffin Conine Set to Shine for Marlins

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Griffin Cohnine is set to make the Miami Marlins opening day roster as a 28-year-old outfielder

and first baseman.

With star Kyle Stauer sidelined for a few weeks and as Sturry Ruiz also out, Cohnine steps

into left field right away.

Long-term, the Marlins see him sticking at first base, or as a designated hitter, where

his skills my shine brightest.

Coming from a baseball family helps, since his dad Jeff played outfield in first base

for Miami over many seasons, offering plenty of inside tips.

Cohnine feels right at home with the Marlins, backed by coaches, teammates, and the front

office.

He's focused on boosting his hitting in his prime years, fresh off spring training numbers

like a slash line of 231 over 333.

Over 718, two home runs, and six RBI's and 39 at bats.

Last season, he hit 253 with two home runs across 79 at bats, and now he has a shot at

a full 162 game slate, without injuries holding him back.

Ruiz battling for a spot 2 brings speed and a 241 average over nearly 200 big league games,

but he'll miss the start.

This is Cohnine's chance to grab every ad bat and prove his worth, kicking off March 27

against the Colorado Rockies as the team eyes his, growth all season long.