Mariners fans everywhere (OK, there probably aren't Mariners fans everywhere) are eagerly awaiting the ascent of Jetsy Extrano, a switch-hitting Venezuelan infielder who is expected to play in the short-season minors for Seattle this year. He was a No. 1 seed in the MLB.com Moniker Madness contest this year, losing to eventual finalist Beamer Weems. Nothing to be ashamed of there.
Jetsy's name has caught on among Mariners fans, even spawning a facetious "award" for the recently signed Mariners prospect with the most unique name. Quite an honor, I'd say.
I was not able to find an interview with Jetsy or a biography, so I don't know much more about him. Were his parents "Top Gun" fans, as was the case with Maverick Lasker? Or is it a nickname brought on by explosive speed? The guy only has nine stolen bases in 147 games, so perhaps it's an exaggeration. By the time he makes it to the majors, maybe he'll be known as Mopedy Extrano.
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