Touted Mariners prospect’s hit streak ends at 25 games
Felnin Celesten fell just three games short of matching the Northwest League record.
PEORIA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 27: Felnin Celesten #91 of the Seattle Mariners throws to first to complete a double play after forcing out Danny Serretti #9 of the Arizona Diamondbacks at second base during the ninth inning of the spring training game at Peoria Stadium on February 27, 2026 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Christy/Getty Images)
(Photo by Mike Christy/Getty Images)
Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Felnin Celesten’s 25-game hitting streak came to an end Friday night.
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Celesten went 0 for 3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in High-A Everett’s 8-4 win over Tri-City, snapping a monthlong hitting streak that spanned from April 21 through May 21.
It was the longest hitting streak in the minor leagues this season and was three games from matching the Northwest League record.
Celesten, a 20-year-old switch-hitting shortstop with five-tool potential, is ranked by MLB Pipeline as the Mariners’ No. 7 prospect and by Baseball America as their No. 8 prospect.
Celesten is slashing .336/.446/.510 with with four home runs, one triple, 11 doubles, nine stolen bases and a .957 OPS in 40 games with Everett this season. Among qualified hitters in the Northwest League, he ranks second in batting average, first in on-base percentage, fifth in slugging percentage and second in OPS.
Celesten signed with the Mariners for $4.7 million out of the Dominican Republic in 2023, which was the largest international bonus signing Seattle has ever made, according to Baseball America.
Celesten’s first two pro seasons were marred by injuries. He missed the entire 2023 season with a hamstring strain and then had his 2024 campaign cut short with a wrist injury that required surgery.
During his first full pro season in 2025, Celesten slashed .273/.345/.375 with six homers, three triples, 19 doubles, 21 steals and a .721 OPS across 104 games with Low-A Modesto and High-A Everett.
And now, he’s built on that with a sensational start to 2026.
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Celesten is not a shortstop prospect, he has bulked up to 195 pounds and is far better suited as a right fielder as he has next to no range as a short strop. he does have a 60 plus arm and is very fast non the less. Think Fernando Tatis' move to right field.