68-770: The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle . The Mariners compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West Division . The team joined the American League as an expansion team in 1977 playing their home games in the Kingdome . Since July 1999 , the Mariners' home ballpark has been T-Mobile Park , located in
136-540: A Gold Glove Award , and appearing in the All-Star Game . On September 27, manager Eric Wedge announced that he would not return for the 2014 season. He was replaced by Lloyd McClendon . Kyle Lewis named AL Rookie of the Year . J. P. Crawford and Evan White won Gold Glove awards for AL shortstop and first base, respectively, White becoming the first rookie to receive the award at first base. Julio Rodríguez
204-563: A 10 percent ownership share of the team after the sale was completed in August 2016. The franchise was valued at $ 1.4 billion at the time and included Root Sports Northwest , the team's regional television network. The Stanton/Dipoto/Servais era was characterized by two competitive phases. In the first phase, the organization tried to contend for a championship with the existing core of Robinson Cano , Félix Hernández , Nelson Cruz , and Kyle Seager . The team came close but ultimately missed
272-457: A 64–98 record, matching the 1969 Pilots' record. The team was able to avoid last place in the AL West by half a game. The Mariners would not post a winning record or finish above 4th place in any of their first 14 seasons. In 1979, Seattle hosted the 50th Major League Baseball All-Star Game . After the 1981 season, the Mariners were sold to California businessman George Argyros , who in turn sold
340-584: A 93-win season in 2002 but failed to make the postseason and did not make significant roster changes; manager Lou Piniella was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays during the offseason. The team repeated with 93 wins in 2003 and also did not qualify for the playoffs. On October 22, 2008 the Mariners announced the hiring of Jack Zduriencik , formerly scouting director of the Milwaukee Brewers , as their general manager. Weeks later, on November 18,
408-405: A Northwest Green brim is worn with the home alternate jersey. In 1994, the Mariners also wore Northwest Green caps with navy brims, and in 1997 the team wore a navy cap with grey brims. In January 2015, the team announced a new alternate uniform to be worn for Sunday home games. This cream-colored "fauxback" uniform features the current logo and lettering style in a royal blue and gold color scheme,
476-403: A dark shade of cyan called "Northwest Green" and featured the "compass rose" logo atop the "M." The grey road uniform originally featured "Seattle" in navy with Northwest Green and white trim; in 2001, the compass rose logo was added in the middle of the "S." In 2015, a silver inline was added to the wordmark of both uniforms, which was also applied to the block letters and numbers. The primary logo
544-522: A former general manager of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim , was hired as the Mariners' new general manager one month later. On October 9, 2015, manager Lloyd McClendon was fired. Scott Servais was named the new Mariners' manager on October 23, 2015. Nintendo announced on April 27, 2016, that it would sell its controlling stake in the Mariners to First Avenue Entertainment limited partnership , led by John W. Stanton . Nintendo retained
612-483: A logo first used for the 1979 All-Star Game. In 1987, the Mariners changed its uniform style to traditional buttoned tops and belted pants. Both uniforms incorporated blue piping and a block "Mariners" wordmark in blue with gold and blue outlines. The numbers remained blue, but eliminated the trim outlines. The cap logo was changed to a gold "S." The Mariners donned their current uniforms in 1993 . The white home uniform originally featured "Mariners" in navy with trim in
680-469: A regular part of their uniform rotation. Formerly worn on Friday home games, the Northwest Green alternates are currently worn on select Saturday home games and on road games in which the home team wears either navy or black uniforms. The navy alternate uniform originally replaced the Northwest Green alternate in 1997 and featured the team name in silver with Northwest Green and navy trim. In 1999,
748-468: A result of his entry being chosen, they were unable to make contact with him, with all efforts to track the man down for years being unsuccessful. The first home run in team history was hit on April 10, 1977, by designated hitter Juan Bernhardt . That year, pitcher Diego Seguí , in his last major league season, became the only player to play for both the Pilots and the Mariners. The Mariners finished with
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#1732768693888816-525: A team’s city." The Mariners confirmed that they will replace the gray jerseys with the navy blue jerseys as their standard away uniforms for the 2023 season. The team will also stop using the powder blue jerseys during spring training. The choice to remove the gray and powder blue jerseys was based on feedback from players and fans, according to Kevin Martinez, the Mariners senior vice president of marketing and communications. The Mariners' City Connect uniform
884-403: A throwback to the original team colors. Unlike the rest of the uniform set, the back of the jersey does not display the player name. The cap features the current cap logo in the throwback colors. In January 2019, the Mariners announced a new home and away uniform to be worn during spring training . The jersey has a design similar to their home white jerseys but features a powder blue throwback to
952-681: Is a retired professional baseball player whose career spanned 13 seasons. Bernhardt spent parts of four seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the New York Yankees (1976), and the Seattle Mariners (1977–79). As a member of the inaugural Mariners team in 1977, he hit the team's first home run . Over his major league career, he compiled a .238 batting average with 46 runs scored , 117 hits , 19 doubles , two triples , nine home runs , and 43 runs batted in (RBIs) in 154 games played . The majority of Bernhardt's career
1020-476: Is a visual nod to Seattle's baseball history. The jersey includes a sleeve patch featuring Mount Rainier and the letters "PNW", an acronym for Pacific Northwest . The jersey also includes the inaugural colors of the team and the word "Seattle" across the chest lettering reminiscent of the Seattle Pilots . The jersey is paired with a cap that has new design of the trident logo and black pants. This uniform
1088-506: Is applied to the left sleeve. From 1997 to 2000, the Mariners also wore sleeveless versions of their primary uniforms, accompanied with a navy undershirt. The Mariners have also worn Northwest Green alternate uniforms at different points in their history. The original version was unveiled in 1994 and had "Mariners" in silver with navy and white trim. The next season, the white trim was removed to improve visibility. The Mariners did not wear green uniforms from 1997 to 2010, after which it became
1156-705: Is often applied as an umbrella term for all leagues — major and minor — under the authority of the Commissioner of Baseball . Operating outside the Minor League Baseball organization are many independent minor leagues such as the Atlantic League , American Association , Frontier League , and the feeder league to these the Empire Professional Baseball League . Japan has had professional baseball since
1224-545: Is organized baseball in which players are selected for their talents and are paid to play for a specific team or club system. It is played in leagues and associated farm teams throughout the world. Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada consists of the National League (founded in 1876) and the American League (founded in 1901). Historically, teams in one league never played teams in
1292-587: Is primarily worn during Friday home games. The Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona has been the Mariners' home spring training facility since 1994. The complex is shared with the San Diego Padres . On March 25, 2013, in a 16–0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds , the Mariners broke the team record for total home runs during a spring training season with 52. This is a partial list listing
1360-484: The 1976 Major League Baseball expansion draft , Bernhardt was selected by the Seattle Mariners from the New York Yankees. Bernhardt made the inaugural Mariners team out of spring training in 1977. During his first game of the season, Bernhardt got five hits, including a home run, in five at-bats. Not only was it Bernhardt's first career home run, but it was also the first home run in Mariners history. On
1428-731: The Chicago White Sox threw the third perfect game in White Sox history against the Mariners in Seattle. It was the 21st perfect game in MLB history. Mariners starter Kevin Millwood and five relievers combined to throw the tenth combined no-hitter in MLB history, and the first in team history, on June 8, 2012. The six pitchers used in a no-hitter tied a major league record, first set by
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#17327686938881496-622: The Chicago White Sox , where in one at-bat, he went hitless. His first hit came on July 17, in a game against the Texas Rangers . In August, he was sent back to the minor leagues. In September, the Yankees attempted to trade Bernhardt in exchange for Rico Carty , but nothing ever came of it. In the majors, Bernhardt batted .190 with four hits in 21 at-bats. In the minor leagues, he batted .303 with 41 runs scored, 115 hits, 24 doubles, eight home runs, and 57 RBIs in 101 games played. During
1564-504: The China National Baseball League , Israel Baseball League , and Baseball Philippines . During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, players of black African descent were barred from playing the major leagues , though several did manage to play by claiming to be Cubans or Native Americans . As a result, a number of parallel Negro leagues were formed. However, after Jackie Robinson began playing with
1632-547: The Cleveland Indians , to Seattle. Many of the moves, like the free-agent signing of Mike Sweeney , were made in part with the hope of squelching the clubhouse infighting that plagued the Mariners in 2008. It also saw the return of Seattle favorite Griffey Jr. The 2009–10 offseason was highlighted by the trade for 2008 American League Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee from the Philadelphia Phillies,
1700-671: The Ford C. Frick Award , presented by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum . Ichiro Suzuki and Franklin Gutiérrez won the 2010 Gold Glove awards for AL right field and center field , respectively. Former Executive Pat Gillick was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee. Ichiro Suzuki had his tenth consecutive season batting over .300 with 200 hits, winning
1768-543: The Houston Astros in 2003. Félix Hernández pitched the first perfect game in team history, shutting down the Tampa Bay Rays 1–0 at Safeco Field on August 15, 2012. It was the 23rd perfect game in Major League Baseball history. The Mariners became the first team in Major League Baseball to be involved in two perfect games in one season. Zduriencik was fired on August 28, 2015. Jerry Dipoto ,
1836-820: The Mexican League . In 1980, he joined the Triple-A Tabasco Plataneros . From 1981 to 1982, Bernhardt was the player-manager for the Triple-A Campeche Piratas/Alacranes Mexican League team, who represented Campeche, Mexico . His final professional baseball season was in 1983 when he again played with the Campeche Triple-A team, and the Triple-A Aguascalientes Rieleros , who were also members of
1904-519: The New York Yankees in the ALDS . Martinez's walk-off double in Game 5 drove Griffey in from first base to win the game in the 11th inning, clinched a series win for the Mariners, served as a powerful impetus to preserve baseball in Seattle, and has since become an iconic moment in team history. They would later win their second division title in 1997 . After Griffey, Johnson, and Alex Rodriguez all left
1972-685: The San Jose Missions , who were the Seattle Mariners Triple-A affiliate at the time, he batted .274 with 13 runs scored, 26 hits, three doubles, two home runs, and 16 RBIs in 25 games played. Bernhardt made his season debut in the majors on May 12, in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays . With the Mariners that year, he batted .230 with 13 runs scored, 38 hits, nine doubles, two home runs, and 12 RBIs in 54 games played. Bernhardt would only play one more game in
2040-401: The Seattle Pilots ' purchase and relocation to Milwaukee as the Milwaukee Brewers by Bud Selig , the city of Seattle , King County , and the state of Washington (represented by then-state Attorney General and future U.S. Senator Slade Gorton ) sued the American League for breach of contract. Confident that Major League Baseball would return to Seattle within a few years, King County built
2108-463: The SoDo neighborhood of Seattle. The "Mariners" name originates from the prominence of marine culture in the city of Seattle. They are nicknamed the M's , a title featured in their primary logo from 1987 to 1992. They adopted their current team colors – navy blue , northwest green ( teal ), and silver – prior to the 1993 season, after having been royal blue and gold since the team's inception;
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2176-786: The outfield , and three games at shortstop . During the 1972 season, Bernhardt was assigned to play with the Class-A Fort Lauderdale Yankees of the Florida State League . In 121 games played that season, he batted .288 with 128 hits, 18 doubles, two triples, and two home runs. In the field, Bernhardt played first base, third base, and in the outfield. Bernhardt continued playing with the Class-A Fort Lauderdale Yankees in 1973. In only 37 games played that year, he batted .337 with 34 hits, four doubles, and one home run. After
2244-700: The 1930s. Nippon Professional Baseball consists of two leagues, the Central League and the Pacific League , each with six teams. South Korea has had professional baseball since 1982. There are 10 teams in KBO League . Taiwan has had professional baseball since the 1990s. The Chinese Professional Baseball League absorbed Taiwan Major League in 2003. There are currently 6 teams in the CPBL. Other Asian leagues include three now defunct leagues,
2312-899: The 1975 season between the Double-A West Haven Yankees, and the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs . At the Double-A level, he batted .319 with 51 hits, 10 doubles, one triple, and one home run in 41 games played. In the field, he played third base, and first base. During his time with West Haven that season, he led the Eastern League in batting average. After his promotion to the Chiefs, Bernhardt batted .303 with 22 runs scored, 90 hits, 19 doubles, one triple, four home runs, and 44 RBIs in 79 games played. Defensively, he played 33 games at third base, 33 games in
2380-635: The Chicago White Sox in exchange for Rich Hinton . Bernhardt spent the rest of that season with the Iowa Oaks , who were the Triple-A affiliates of the White Sox at the time. In 25 games with the Oaks, he batted .305 with five runs scored, 18 hits, two doubles, one triple, and six RBIs. That season would prove to be Bernhardt's last in the United States , however, from 1980 to 1983, he played in
2448-551: The Kansas City Royals, where he earned AL Rookie of the Year honors that year. The 2001 Mariners club finished with a record of 116–46, leading all of Major League Baseball in winning percentage for the duration of the season and easily winning the American League West division title. In doing so, the team broke the 1998 New York Yankees ' American League single-season record of 114 wins and matched
2516-550: The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, oversees nearly all minor league baseball in the United States and Canada. The minor leagues are divided into classes AAA, AA, High-A, A, and Rookie. These minor-league divisions are affiliated with major league teams, and serve to develop young players and rehabilitate injured major-leaguers. "Affiliated baseball" (archaically, " organized baseball ")
2584-843: The Triple-A Tabasco Plataneros , the Triple-A Campeche Piratas/Alacranes (1981–83), and the Triple-A Aguascalientes Rieleros . He served as a player-manager from 1981 to 1982. On August 1, 1970, Bernhardt signed with the New York Yankees as an amateur free agent . Bernhardt made his professional baseball debut in 1971 in the Yankees minor league organization. With the Class-A Key West Sun Caps that year, he batted .249 with 25 runs scored , 82 hits , 15 doubles , two triples , one home run , and 31 runs batted in (RBIs) in 97 games played . Defensively, Bernhardt played 54 games at third base , 28 games at first base , five games in
2652-578: The all-time MLB single-season record for wins set by the 1906 Chicago Cubs . At the end of the season, Ichiro Suzuki won the AL MVP , AL Rookie of the Year , and one of three outfield Gold Glove Awards , becoming the first player since the Fred Lynn in 1975 to win all three in the same season. The Mariners advanced through the postseason but lost to the Yankees in the 2001 ALCS . The Mariners had
2720-402: The alternates were updated to feature the city name with the "S" behind the compass rose logo and silver piping; this became their road alternate the following season after a corresponding home navy alternate was introduced. In 2003, the silver piping was removed and the letter and number fonts were changed to match the wordmark. In 2012, after the Northwest Green home alternates were brought back,
2788-399: The city name in front and numbers on the left chest. The lettering colors were blue with gold trim, though in the 1977 season the trim on the road jersey was white and the "Seattle" wordmark appeared smaller. The trident logo was added to the left sleeve prior to the 1979 season. The cap was all-blue and featured the gold trident logo with white trim. The Mariners made some subtle changes to
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2856-637: The company's success. Before the 1993 season, the Mariners hired manager Lou Piniella , who had led the Cincinnati Reds to victory in the 1990 World Series . Mariner fans embraced Piniella, and he would helm the team from 1993 through 2002 , winning two American League Manager of the Year Awards during his tenure. Piniella was selected by the Seattle Pilots in the 1968 expansion draft but did not play for Seattle, being traded in April 1969 to
2924-501: The criteria outlined for the Mariners' Hall of Fame, the former Mariners should have either: a) been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and been in a Mariners uniform for at least five years, or b) come close to such election and have spent substantially his entire career with the Mariners. Eligibility shall not commence until after
2992-505: The former player has been voted on once for the National Baseball Hall of Fame, which for effectively means six years after retirement. Ken Griffey Jr. 's No. 24 was retired at the beginning of the 2016 season, with the retirement ceremony taking place on August 6, 2016. Griffey was elected to the Hall of Fame in January of that year. Professional baseball Professional baseball
3060-470: The franchise has finished with a losing record in 30 of 48 seasons . The Mariners are the only active MLB franchise never to have appeared in the World Series , and currently hold the longest active World Series appearance drought in MLB . As of 2024, the Mariners' all-time win–loss record is 3,599–3,950–2 (.477). The Mariners were created as a result of a lawsuit. In 1970 , in the aftermath of
3128-665: The history and success of the Mariners franchise. It is located at the Baseball Museum of the Pacific Northwest in T-Mobile Park . The most recent Mariners Hall of Fame member, Félix Hernández, was inducted August 12, 2023. The Mariners criteria for retiring a uniform number is more selective than the standards for the Mariners Hall of Fame. To be eligible to have one's number retired, in addition to
3196-631: The major leagues, coming on April 8, 1979 in a game against the California Angels , he got one hit in one at-bat. After that, the Mariners sent Bernhardt to the minor leagues where he played with the Triple-A Spokane Indians . In 98 games with Spokane, he batted .271 with 43 runs scored, 106 hits, 18 doubles, two triples, three home runs, and 49 RBIs. In early-July 1979, the Seattle Mariners traded Bernhardt to
3264-814: The major-league Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, the Negro leagues gradually faded. The process of integration did not go entirely smoothly; there were some ugly incidents, including pitchers who would try to throw directly at a black player's head. Now, however, baseball is fully integrated, and there is little to no racial tension between teammates. Between 1943 and 1954, the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League fielded teams in several Midwestern towns. Juan Bernhardt Juan Ramón Bernhardt Coradin (born August 31, 1953 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic )
3332-612: The manager of the Triple-A affiliate Tacoma Rainiers , took over as interim manager. Dave Niehaus , the Mariners' play-by-play announcer since the team's inception, died of a heart attack on November 10, 2010, at the age of 75. In memory of Niehaus, Seattle rapper Macklemore wrote a tribute song called "My Oh My" in December 2010. He performed the song at the Mariners' Opening Day game on April 8, 2011 . The Mariners hired former Cleveland manager Eric Wedge as their new manager on October 19, 2010. On April 21, 2012, Philip Humber of
3400-415: The multi-purpose Kingdome, which would become home to the National Football League's expansion Seattle Seahawks in 1976 . The name "Mariners" was chosen by club officials in August 1976 from over 600 names submitted by 15,000 entrants in a name-the-team contest. The name was submitted by Roger Szmodis of Bellevue, Washington. However, when the Mariners attempted to reach Szmodis about the prize he had won as
3468-441: The navy uniforms were tweaked anew, this time with the city name in front and stylized serifed letters instead of the normal block letters. In 2024, the names were changed to block lettering. It is now worn on most road games, though they have also donned them at home on occasion. A navy blue cap that features a ball and compass rose "S" logo is paired with the home white, road gray, and navy blue jerseys. A variation of this cap with
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#17327686938883536-475: The original colors continue to be used in alternate uniforms. Their mascot is the Mariner Moose . The franchise did not field a winning team until 1991 and further success eluded them until the late-90s, which saw the most successful period in franchise history. Led by Hall of Fame players Edgar Martinez , Ken Griffey Jr. , and Randy Johnson , the Mariners clinched their first playoff berth in 1995 when they won their first division championship and defeated
3604-510: The other until the World Series , in which the champions of the two leagues played against each other. This changed in 1997 with the advent of interleague play . The Philadelphia Phillies , founded in 1883, are the oldest continuous same-name, same-city franchise in both Major League Baseball and all of American professional sports. In addition to the major leagues, many North American cities and towns feature minor league teams. An organization officially styled Minor League Baseball , formerly
3672-399: The outfield, and 16 games at first base. Combined between the two clubs, Bernhardt's batting average was .309. In 1976, Bernhardt began the season with the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs. However, in July, the New York Yankees purchased his contract from the minor leagues when Elliott Maddox was placed on the disabled list . Bernhardt made his debut in Major League Baseball on July 10, against
3740-436: The past 24 completed regular seasons. For the full season records, see here . Ichiro Suzuki named AL MVP and Rookie of the Year. Suzuki is named All-Star Game MVP . First team of 2008 to officially be eliminated from the 2008 postseason. Worst record since 1983, which was the last time they had lost over 100 games in a season. First team in MLB history to lose 100 games with a $ 100 million payroll. Dave Niehaus won
3808-410: The playoffs by one game. The Mariners' original colors were blue and gold, the color scheme previously used by the Seattle Pilots and its successor Milwaukee Brewers. For the first four seasons, they wore white pullover jerseys at home with the team name in front and numbers on the left chest. The "M" in "Mariners" was shaped to resemble a trident . On the road, they wore baby blue pullover jerseys with
3876-444: The playoffs each year from 2016 to 2018. Following the 2018 season, the organization pivoted to a rebuild, trading off their most valuable players in return for prospects. Following a fallow period of 2019–20, the team returned to contention in 2021, winning 90 games but falling short of the playoffs. In 2022, with a new core including Julio Rodriguez , J. P. Crawford , Cal Raleigh , Luis Castillo , George Kirby , and Logan Gilbert ,
3944-410: The season, Bernhardt batted .243 with 32 runs scored, 74 hits, nine doubles, two triples, seven home runs, and 30 RBIs in 89 games played. Defensively, he played 21 games at third base, and eight games at first base. The majority of his playing time, 54 games, was spent as a designated hitter in the Mariners lineup . Bernhardt split the 1978 season between the major leagues and the minor leagues. With
4012-423: The season, the New York Yankees purchased his contract, adding him to their 40-man roster . Bernhardt attended spring training with New York in 1974, but was assigned to the Double-A West Haven Yankees before the start of the regular season . With West Have that year, Bernhardt batted .201 with 20 runs scored, 37 hits, six doubles, one triple, three home runs, and 19 RBIs in 60 games played. Bernhardt split
4080-406: The signing of third baseman Chone Figgins and the contract extension of star pitcher Félix Hernández . Griffey Jr. announced his retirement on June 2, 2010, after 22 MLB seasons. After its busy offseason and high expectations, the team flopped in 2010, finishing with the worst record in the American League. The Mariners fired Wakamatsu along with several coaches on August 9, 2010. Daren Brown ,
4148-413: The team colors during the 1980s. The cap has the usual navy blue color, but with a logo that features the signature compass rose and with a large M in the center. For the 2023 season , MLB and Nike have instituted a "four plus one" model for team uniforms, consisting of a home uniform, away uniform, two alternate uniforms, and a City Connect uniform featuring "color schemes and logos that pay homage to
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#17327686938884216-418: The team in 1989 to a group led by radio station magnate Jeff Smulyan for $ 76 million. Smulyan proposed moving the team to Tampa Bay, Florida , or another market in 1992 before he put the team up for sale. Nintendo of America bought the team in 1992; Nintendo CEO Hiroshi Yamauchi , who held a 49 percent share of the franchise, had never been to a baseball game but sought to thank the city for its role in
4284-519: The team named Oakland Athletics bench coach Don Wakamatsu as its new manager. Wakamatsu and Zduriencik hired an entirely new coaching staff for 2009, which included former World Series MVP John Wetteland as bullpen coach. The off-season also saw a litany of roster moves, headlined by a 12-player, 3-team trade that sent All-Star closer J. J. Putz to the New York Mets and brought 5 players, including prospect Mike Carp and outfielder Endy Chávez from New York and outfielder Franklin Gutiérrez from
4352-434: The team reached the postseason for the first time since 2001. This broke what was at the time the longest playoff drought of any team in the big 4 North American sports. Rodriguez also won the American League Rookie of the Year Award. In 2023, the team won 88 games but finished one game out of a playoff spot. In August 2024, Servais was fired and replaced by the team's former catcher Dan Wilson as manager. The team again missed
4420-409: The team, the Mariners, bolstered by the signing of Ichiro Suzuki , won 116 games in 2001 , which set the American League record for most wins in a single season and tied the 1906 Chicago Cubs for the Major League record for most wins in a single season. The team would not make the postseason again until 2022 , which was the longest active drought in the four major North American sports. As of 2024,
4488-415: The uniform in 1981. The trident logo was replaced by blue and gold racing stripes on the shoulders, and the lettering received an extra blue outline. The number font also changed from rounded to block style. In 1985, the road jersey color was changed to grey. The cap logo also featured a slight update of the trident logo, changing its color to blue, along with additional outlines and a white star background,
4556-484: Was named the AL Rookie of the Year . T-Mobile Park (known as Safeco Field from 1999 to 2018) has been home to the Seattle Mariners since the first game vs. the San Diego Padres on July 15, 1999. There were 44,607 people in attendance that night. Mariners then-chairman and CEO John Ellis announced on June 14, 1997, the creation of a Mariners Hall of Fame. The Mariners operate the hall of fame, which honors players, staff, and other individuals that greatly contributed to
4624-409: Was spent in the minor leagues . He began his professional career in 1971 with the Class-A Key West Sun Caps . In the minors, he would go on to play for the Class-A Fort Lauderdale Yankees (1972–73), the Double-A West Haven Yankees (1974–75), the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs (1975–76), the Triple-A San Jose Missions (1978), the Triple-A Spokane Indians (1979), the Triple-A Iowa Oaks (1979),
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