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The Mariners moved the fences at Safeco Field closer to home plate before the 2013 season "to create an environment that is fair for both hitters and pitchers," according to General Manager Jack Zduriencik. [40] Safeco Field had been considered one of the most pitcher-friendly ballparks in the majors since it opened.
The Seattle Mariners' 1999 season was their 23rd since the franchise creation, and ended the season finishing third in the American League West with a 79–83 (.488) record. In July, after 39 home games at the Kingdome , they moved into Safeco Field , and the Kingdome was demolished eight months later.
The Mariners were created as a result of a lawsuit. In 1970, in the aftermath of the Pilots' purchase and relocation to Milwaukee by future Commissioner of Baseball 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. [2]
The Seattle Mariners have played their home games at T-Mobile Park since it opened in 1999. The Seattle Mariners are a Major League Baseball (MLB) team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. The team has been a member of the American League's West division since they entered as an expansion franchise in 1977. Their name was chosen in a public contest and reflects the city's nautical ...
Jamie Moyer has the most starts in Safeco Field, the Mariners' current home ballpark, and has an Opening Day record of 1–2. Mark Langston has the worst winning percentage as the Opening Day starting pitcher with a record of 0–3, all of which were pitched on the road.
Team(s) Distance to Center Field Ref Madison Park: 1892 N/A Seattle Hustlers: N/A [1] YMCA Field 1901–1902 N/A Seattle Clamdiggers: N/A [2] Recreation Park Base Ball Grounds 1905 N/A Seattle Siwashes: N/A [3] Yesler Way Park 1907–1912 N/A Seattle Siwashes, Seattle Turks, Seattle Giants: N/A [4] Dugdale Field ~1900–1932 15,000 Seattle ...
The Félix Hernández perfect game and Hisashi Iwakuma no hitter both took place as Wednesday matinee games that were "Mariners Camp Day" where the team hosted local summer camps. Of the six no-hitters, two were achieved in the Kingdome, three at Safeco Field—now known as T-Mobile Park—and one on the road, at Toronto's Rogers Centre. [5]
Macklemore performed the song at Safeco Field on Opening Day 2011 during the team's tribute to the late broadcaster. [14] A bronze statue of Niehaus was unveiled on September 16, 2011, at Safeco Field. [15] Niehaus's longtime broadcast partner Rick Rizzs presided over the private unveiling ceremony. The statue is located on the main concourse ...