Kade Anderson's Pro Debut: Impressive Inning

0:00It's March 1st, here's your Seattle Mariners news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. Mariners prospect Kade Anderson finally took the mound in his first game-action for the team during a cactus league match-up against the Padres at. Peoria sports complex. The number three overall pick from the 2025 draft out of LSU through one full inning and part of another on a limited pitch count of 30 pitches. He struck out the side in the first frame with a mix of fastballs up to 95 miles per hour, change-ups, sliders and curbs. Earlier this week, Anderson had built up through bullpins and live batting practice after resting since his college World Series shut out on June 21st, 2025. This was his pro-day view of sorts in spring training, caught by Cal Raleigh and he attacked his own aggressively from the start, getting first pitch. Strikes to his initial five batters. Anderson scouts buzzed with excitement while Anderson stayed ice-com, treating it like just another outing.

1:00Manager Dan Wilson called the first inning impressive, noting his competitiveness. Raleigh praised his four quality pitches that worked to both sides of the plate, though he mentioned a slight tendency to get too fine and certain. Counts. In the second inning, Anderson allowed a single in a double before exiting, with those runners later scoring. Still, Padres hitter's whiffed on eight of the 14 pitches they swung at and he threw 19 strikes overall. The contact hits were unlucky grounders that found gaps. Looking ahead, this spring tune up sets Anderson up for his true pro-day view in April at high A Everett, with the fast track possibly to double A, mid-season, and even the majors later this year. He brushed off the hype, confident it'll all feel routine. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow. For comfort and calm, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.