AFL Update: Nov. 1, 2025
Seaver King returned to the lineup after being lifted for a pinch-hitter on Thursday (still no archive on the AFL site, but let’s not forget Hanlon’s Razor) and went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two stolen bases and one assist on defense.
Ethan Petry once again played right field and had a double in four trips to the plate, though he hit into double play and struck out twice. He had one put out on defense.
Sam Petersen was in left field and batted ninth, but singled twice, scored twice, hit an RBI double, and launched a two-run HR (third of each for the extra-base hits). He fielded two hits and snagged a flyball.
The two teams switch venues and rematch tonight. Jake Bennett is expected to start for Scottsdale.
Really happy to see King’s removal was just to be pinch hit for and not anything else. And just to be extra reassuring he’s healthy, he finally started being active on the base paths.
How about my guy Sam Petersen? He’s now tied with King’s 1.083 OPS, which is good for 7th best in the hitter friendly AFL! Somehow he’ll still not receive many accolades (though I hope we’ll see him on some teams of the week lists), so I’ll continue to lead the Petersen bandwagon!
Nice picture , Jerry Kime of Bennett posted Sunday
Stay or gone poll of Nats farm coaching staffs a nice project for someone here .
King: .377/.460/.623
Petersen: .341/.449/.634
Petry: .244/.456/.341
The caveat is that Petry only had 24 games of pro ball before being sent to AZ, and at the lower A level.