Scouting Report: Josh Naylor
Seattle Mariners | 1B
Overall
Summary
Josh Naylor, Seattle Mariners first baseman, has experienced a significant turnaround in May 2026 after a slow start to the season. After going 9-for-76 (.118) in his first 19 games, Naylor has responded impressively by batting .397 with a 1.020 OPS over his next 19 contests. He has registered hits in 10 of 11 games in May with a .333/.362/.444 slash line. Through 40 games, he's slashing .247/.306/.367 with 5 home runs, 8 steals, a 7.5% walk rate, and 15.6% strikeout rate. His advanced metrics show he's trending in the right direction after being slightly below average early in the season. Naylor has also demonstrated strong stolen base activity, accumulating 7-8 steals during his hot streak.
Strengths
- Strong May performance with .333/.362/.444 slash line
- Extended hitting streak (9+ games)
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