The Seattle Mariners Baseball Team

The Seattle Mariners baseball team has a loyal, devoted fan base, and is always hopeful for a championship season! The team is a member of the American League West Division of Major League Baseball (MLB). If you're wondering who owns the Seattle Mariners, it's a limited partnership by the name of The Baseball Club of Seattle, LP and not an individual.

Highlights of Seattle Mariners History

From 1977 until June 27, 1999, the Mariners played in the now-demolished Kingdome. Since July 15, 1999, they have played at Safeco Field. The Seattle Mariners logo and name reflect the city's coastal and marine culture.

The Mariners had losing seasons for each of the first 11 years. Their most memorable season was 1995 when they won the Western Division and a playoff spot. Another memorable year was 2001, when the addition of Ichiro Suzuki and a great season by Bret Boone, the all-star second baseman, helped the Mariners break the single season record for most wins in the American League with 116.

The Mariners have made it as far as the American League Championship Series, but have never advanced to the World Series, an unfortunate trait they share with the Washington Nationals and Texas Rangers.

The Seattle Mariners mascot is the Moose. A contest for children 14 and under was held in 1990 to help pick a mascot. The "Mariners Moose" was chosen out of 2500 entries. In addition to hamming it up at the games, he makes several hundred appearances each year at various events in the community.

Mariners Hall of Famers

In 1997 the Mariner's organization created the Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame museum which is located at the Baseball Museum of the Pacific Northwest inside Safeco Field. To date there are only four inductees:

• Alan Davis, #21, "Mr. Mariner", 1B, (1984-91)
• Jay Buhner, #18, OF, (1988-2001)
• Edgar Martinez, #11, DH, (1987-2004)
• Dave Niehaus, Broadcaster, (1977-present)

No player wearing a Seattle Mariners logo yet appears in the National Baseball Hall of Fame museum.

Seattle Mariners Baseball Season Records

The Mariner's first winning season occurred in 1991 when they compiled an 83-75 win-loss record. Their record for the last five years:

Year	Wins	Losses	Win Percentage
2005	69	93	.426
2006	78	84	.481
2007	88	74	.543
2008	61	101	.377
2009	85	77	.525
2010	61	101	.377

Seattle Mariners Roster (2011 Active Roster)

The Mariner's have a strong stable of players this year with stars including Ichiro Suzuki and Félix Hernández.

Number	Name
Pitchers (starting rotation)
34	Félix Hernández
38	Jason Vargas
18	Michael Pineda
49	Blake Beavan
41	Charlie Furbush
59	Anthony Vasquez
Bullpen
60	Jeff Gray
23	Shawn Kelley
31	Josh Lueke
52	Chance Ruffin
54	Tom Wilhelmsen
50	Jamey Wright
37	César Jiménez
Closer
43	Brandon League
Catcher
3	Josh Bard
5	Chris Gimenez
30	Miguel Olivo
Infielders
13	Dustin Ackley
4	Adam Kennedy
1	Luis Rodríguez
26	Brendan Ryan
15	Kyle Seager
17	Justin Smoak
20	Mike Carp
Outfielders
20	Mike Carp
21	Franklin Gutiérrez
29	Wily Mo Peña
51	Ichiro Suzuki
33	Casper Wells
12	Trayvon Robinson
Designated hitters
20	Mike Carp
33	Casper Wells
29	Wily Mo Peña

Mariners Minor League Affiliations

The following is a list of Minor League baseball teams affiliated with the Mariners.

Level	Team	League	Location
AAA	Tacoma Rainiers	Pacific Coast League	Tacoma, WA
AA	West Tenn Diamond Jaxx	Southern League	Jackson, TN
Advanced A	High Desert Mavericks	California League	Adelanto, CA
A	Clinton LumberKings	Midwest League	Clinton, IA
Short Season A	Everett AquaSox	Northwest League	Everett, WA
Rookie	Pulaski Mariners	Appalachian League	Pulaski, VA
	AZL Orioles	Arizona League	Peoria, AZ
	VSL Mariners	Venezuelan Summer League	Venezuela

Seattle Mariners Radio and Television

The flagship radio station for the Seattle Mariners baseball team is KIRO 710 AM (ESPN Radio). Television rights are held by FSN Northwest.