Kyle Lewis started as the outfielder for the Seattle Mariners in the game against Houston Astros on 24 July 2020. Though the Mariners lost a match to the Astros, Lewis' contribution to the team was commendable. Throughout the game, Lewis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, but eventually, they lost to the Astros by 8-2.
In the second inning, Kyle Lewis belted a long ball off of Astros ace Justin Verlander. He finished his last season with the hit ratio of .268/.293/.592 with six homers, RBI, and ten runs scored from 75 appearances.
The MLB started after months of lockdown due to the outbreak of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Before the continuation of Major League Baseball, Lewis had mentioned his determination to go through the games. He mentioned:
"I'm still going to have adrenaline, I'm still going to have nerves, you know, and still be trying to prove myself so that that part will take care of itself. As far as the competition aspect, that will still be there for me."
And he somehow proved his words with his praiseworthy gaming. Seattle Mariners lost the game to Houston Astros by 8-2, though.
Kyle Lewis's Stats And Projections
Kyle Lewis' career stats show that he played 75 games in 2019, where he averaged the hit ration of .268/.293/.592 with six homers RBI and ten runs. Similarly, he made the OPS of .904, OBP of .291, and an average of .267.
Similarly, his Batting Average of Ball in Play marks the ratio of .351, double-play opportunity of 11, extra-base hits of 11, in total bases of 42.
On the other hand, Kyle Lewis' MLB projection showcases he is projected to 150 games vs. Right-Handed Players and Left-Handed Players with 12 teams.
It is the projection of steamers, which are better indicators of hitter's platoon splits than in-season stats as it collects the multiple years of data. As per the predictions, the left-handed hitters have more significant platoon splits than others.
Kyle Lewis' Salary And Contract
Kyle Lewis, from the Seattle Mariners, earns the average salary of $565,000 per year. As per the adjustment in his payroll, his total earnings will be $209,259.
Kyle Lewis from the Mariners (©: sports.mynorthwest.com)
He started his professional career in MLB after Seattle Mariners picked him in their 11th overall pick in 2016. Later, he signed a contract with the team for $3,286,700. In the same season, he won the 2016 Golden Spikes Award. The following year, he played for both the AZL Mariners and the Modesto Nuts in 2017.
He spent the 2018 season with the Arkansas Travelers and Modesto. He batted .244 with nine home runs and 52 RBIs in 86 games from two teams.
Kyle Lewis' Early Life And Parents
Kyle Alexander Lewis was born on 13 July 1993 in Snellville, Georgia, in the United States. He is the son of Ruth Lewis and Charles Lewis. He attended Shiloh High School in his hometown and Mercer University, where he played baseball.
He played his college baseball for the Bears. The professional baseball player stands at the height of 6 feet and 3 inches tall.