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The following is a list of players, both past and current, who appeared at least in one game for the Seattle Mariners franchise. Players in Bold are members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Players in italics have had their numbers retired by the team. List complete as of the 2024 season
The Mariners were created as a result of a lawsuit. In 1970, in the aftermath of 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. [9]
38 active, 0 inactive, 0 non-roster invitees. 7-, 10-, or 15-day injured list * Not on active roster † Suspended list Roster, coaches, and NRIs updated December 19, 2024 Transactions • Depth chart → All MLB rosters
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 1977 Seattle Mariners season was the first season in franchise history, which was established via the 1977 Major League Baseball expansion.The creation of the Mariners brought baseball back to Seattle, which had been without a major league team since the Seattle Pilots left for Milwaukee to become the Brewers in April 1970.
Ken Clay was traded to the Mariners during the off-season. November 18, 1980: Brad Gulden was traded by the New York Yankees with $150,000 to the Mariners for a player to be named later and Larry Milbourne; the Mariners sent back Brad Gulden (May 18, 1981) to the Yankees to complete the trade. [5] In effect, Brad Gulden was traded for himself.
Bud Black was drafted by the Mariners in the 17th round. [9] Tom Henke was drafted by the Mariners in the 20th round, but did not sign. [10] June 7, 1979: Paul Mitchell was traded by the Mariners to the Milwaukee Brewers for Randy Stein. [11] July 6, 1979: Juan Bernhardt was traded by the Mariners to the Chicago White Sox for Rich Hinton. [12]
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 ...