The Everett AquaSox finished the season with the second-best record in the entire Northwest League, but somehow, they still couldn’t snag a playoff spot this year. Talk about a gut punch for the Frogs, who played consistently well all season long but never quite climbed high enough for a half-season crown. We’re talking 67-65 overall, with a +22 run differential in the first half and an even better +37 in the second. These guys were *good*, but man, missing the postseason still stings.
The Numbers Tell a Wild Story at Funko Field
If you caught any AquaSox games at Funko Field, you know the ball absolutely flew out of that place, and the stats back it up. The Frogs’ offense was straight-up ELECTRIC, leading the Northwest League in practically every major hitting category. We’re talking first in homers, first in runs, first in OPS at a ridiculous .834, and even first in stolen bases! Seriously, these guys were hitting bombs and swiping bags like it was going out of style. The biggest number? A mind-blowing 193 home runs, which was 29 more than the second-place team. Can you believe that? They were absolutely mashing. The pitching, bless their hearts, battled hard against the compact confines of their home ballpark and gave the team a chance to win every night. They posted a 4.96 ERA, which was fourth in the league, respectable given the circumstances, but clearly, the offense was carrying a colossal load.
Celesten’s MVP Season and Stevenson’s Big Year Are Major Wins
Even though the team missed out on the postseason dance, the individual talent shining through this roster is impossible to ignore, and honestly, it’s a huge win for the Mariners’ future. Let’s start with **Felnin Celesten**, who was just crowned the Northwest League MVP! What a bounceback season for this guy. He lit up the plate, slashing .314/.409/.534 with 18 stolen bases. His range at shortstop and switch-hitting ability made him a constant threat and earned him a well-deserved promotion to Double-A. Even with a bit of a struggle after the bump up and ending the season on the IL, his 2026 was one for the ages and has him cemented as one of the best prospects in the system. And yeah, he even hit for the cycle earlier this year!
Then you’ve got **Luke Stevenson**, our power-hitting backstop. After being drafted in 2025, he hit the ground running with the Frogs, got off to a torrid start, and finished strong to keep his numbers looking great. He’s exactly what you’d expect: lots of walks, lots of strikeouts, lots of homers, and rock-solid defense. Some evaluators might be concerned about the whiffs, which could keep him off some Top 100 lists this offseason, but his floor is still super high because of how well he does everything else.
What an incredible year for these future Mariners, even if the AquaSox couldn’t quite seal the deal. With talent like Celesten and Stevenson on the rise, the future up here in the Emerald City is looking bright! Keep an eye on these names as they push their way up the system; we’ll be tracking them every step of the way.
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Originally reported by Lookout Landing.
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