Lewis, drafted 11th overall by the Mariners in June, was named the Golden Spikes Award winner Thursday, given to the nation's top collegiate player, the Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lewis dominated at Mercer this season, batting .395 with an incredible .535 OBP. He clubbed 20 homers and 33 extra-base hits and drew a school-record 66 walks. The M's sent him to Low-A Everett. The organization has failed to develop players the last decade or so (Kyle Seager and Ketel Marte are the only homegrown position players on the Seattle roster). First-year GM Jerry DiPoto cleaned out the instructional side of the organization when he took over but kept the top-level scouts, including director of amateur scouting Tom McNamara. Thus, there likely is even more riding on Lewis' development from an organization standpoint.