Mariners' Top Pitching Prospects Debut in Double-A

0:00On March 30th, Mariners fans get ready for some heat in the minors. The team's top two pitching prospects, 21-year-old Lefty Kate Anderson and 20-year-old Ridey Ryan Sloan just got assigned to headline. The starting rotation at class AA, Arkansas. These new buddies met during shove camp in January and shared lockers in spring training, and now they're kicking off their first full proceeds inside, by side. Originally, the plan was to ease them in at High A Everett, but both crushed it this spring, earning the jump. Better weather in the Texas League helps seal the deal too, setting them up for success right out the gate. Anderson, the number three overall pick last summer from LSU's college World Series champs, makes his pro debut soon. He's got that veteran poise, scouts love, drawing comps to Max Fried, then their Sloan, a towering six foot five high school draft tee from last year, touching triple digits and likened to Garrett Cole. His change-up steals the show and he dominated in the spring breakout game. Coaches are buzzing. The pitching director

1:04calls Sloan stuff unreal a close, and they see him fitting perfect with the Mariners' zone dominance philosophy. Manager Dan Wilson praises Anderson's grit while the front office eyes a fast track. If injuries hit like they did for Brian Wu and Bryce Miller last year, these two could rock it to Seattle by summer. Keep watching Arkansas. This duo is just getting started. You've been listening to Seattle Mariners news today, AI Power Team Coverage.