Ryan Bliss
#1 2B · Mariners
Height
5'7"
Weight
165 lbs
Age
26
College
Auburn
Experience
2 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
C
F
N/A
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The Verdict on Ryan, in One Read
On the field, Ryan Bliss grades out as a middling 2B for Mariners (C Performance). That places him 38th of 72 graded second basemen. The public read is sharply negative (F Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 45 | 0.21 | 3 | 12 | 0.64181817 | 7 | 21 |
| 2026 | | 1 | .000 | 0 | — | .000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Performance Analysis
C
FCA+
Stacked against the second base field, Ryan Bliss grades out at a C performance level for the Mariners. At 26 and in his third season, Bliss occupies a middling tier among positional peers—solid enough to warrant roster inclusion but not yet a reliable everyday contributor. The 2026 season has been a nightmare in terms of durability: his current season stats show a .000 average across just one game with two strikeouts, a profile that speaks to either minimal opportunity or significant offensive struggles. The recent headlines paint a damning picture—a player who opened 2025 as the Opening Day second baseman has now been buried deep on the roster, benched despite no reported physical restrictions, only to suffer a season-ending injury that has ended his year entirely. His mediaFraming confirms organizational disappointment: what began as promise around clutch hitting and stolen-base upside has curdled into a roster demotion narrative, with coverage shifting from athleticism to demotion documentation. At this career inflection point, Bliss has lost the developmental goodwill that typically extends to third-year players; the Mariners' recent flurry of position-player roster moves signals they are moving on from his contributions rather than investing in his recovery or role expansion.
Fan & Media Sentiment
F
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Ryan Bliss, a second baseman for the Mariners, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their steady presence. His B- performance grade positions him as a solid contributor at the second baseman position. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Mariners keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $780K/year, minimal financial investment means any production is viewed favorably. Fan opinion is divided, with some appreciating his potential while others point to inconsistencies that temper enthusiasm. At 26, he has significant runway for development, and the baseball community will be watching closely for continued growth.
How Ryan Compares at the Position
Ryan Bliss ranks 38th of 72 graded second basemen by performance. That slots Ryan between Kody Clemens (C+) just ahead and Jose Fermin (C) just behind.
Graded higher
Kody ClemensTwinsC+Brendan DonovanMarinersC+Tanner MurrayWhite SoxC+Ryan BlissC
Graded lower
Jose FerminCardinalsRecent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 6/9 | @ BAL | W 6-5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mon, 6/8 | @ BAL | W 6-3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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