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Seattle Mariners History

The Seattle Mariners are a Major League Baseball team based in Seattle , Washington . They are one of four teams that play in the Western Division of the American League. The Mariners were founded in 1977 as an American League (AL) expansion team, and were for many years' perennial non-achievers. Despite having stars such as Alvin Davis and Gaylord Perry, the Mariners did not have a winning record until 1991.By the mid 1990s, under manager Lou Piniella, the Mariners added a core of strong players built around center-fielder Ken Griffey, Jr., pitcher Randy Johnson and designated hitter Edgar Martinez. By the end of the 2002 season, manager Lou Pinella had left the Mariners for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Seattle then signed manager Bob Melvin, who helped the team to a great start in the 2003 season, but despite this the team did not make it to the playoffs. Lou Piniella served as the Mariners' manager since 1993 and compiled a 631-596 record. Piniella was honored with the American League (AL) Manager of the Year award in 1995. The Mariners have only one Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1991.

Known for his notorious doctoring baseballs (throwing a spitball), Perry won 314 games over a 22-year career starting in 1963. A five-time All-Star, in 1978, Perry became the first pitcher to win the Cy Young Award in both leagues. He is also distinguished, along with his brother Jim, for being the second-winningest brother combination in baseball history--second only to the “knuckleballing” Niekro brothers, Phil and Joe. In 1983, he became the third pitcher in the same year to surpass longtime strikeout king Walter Johnson's record of 3,509 strikeouts. Steve Carlton and Nolan Ryan were the others. Perry, as most pitchers are known for was not renowned for his hitting ability, and in his rookie season of 1963, he joked, "They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." But on July 20, 1969 , just hours after Neil Armstrong had landed on the moon, Perry hit the first home run of his career. The Mariners uniform consists of the colors Navy Blue, Emerald Green, Silver and the logo design is a baseball on an 8-pointed compass. The Mariners have never appeared in the World Series and the team has never won the American League Pennant. The Seattle Mariners have won three American League West Division titles (1995, 1997, and 2001) and have won one Wild Card in 2000(AL). The home ballpark of the Seattle Mariners is the SAFECO Field (1999-present) in Seattle .

Seattle Mariners Safeco Field

Safeco Field opened on July 15, 1999. The stadium seats 47,116, and features a retractable roof that covers the stadium without actually enclosing it.Safeco is located just south of the site of the old Kingdome and the Seahawks new stadium, in downtown Seattle. The stadium is very wide open, with views of Puget Sound and downtown Seattle. The field is visible from all areas of the lower concourses, meaning you won't miss the game as you head to your seat from the concession stands. Safeco offers plenty of on-site and nearby parking, although rates can run as high as $25. There are plenty of bars and restaurants nearby for both pre and post-game activities.