League & Division:
The Seattle Mariners compete in the American League West Division with the Los Angeles Angels, Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers.
Ballpark:
Safeco Field
- Capacity: 47,116
- Opened in: 1999
- Ballpark owner: King County, Wash.
- Construction cost: $517.6 million
History:
The franchise was founded in 1977 as an American League expansion team.
Memorable Moments:
- In 1995, the Mariners made the playoffs for the first time and fell behind 2-0 to the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series, but rallied for three consecutive victories. The third win came on a two-run, 11th-inning double by Edgar Martinez after the Mariners had fallen behind in the top of the inning. The Mariners lost to Cleveland in a six-game American League Championship Series.
- Led by rookie Japanese star Ichiro Suzuki, the 2001 Mariners set a record with 116 regular-season victories, but lost to the Yankees in the American League Championship Series.
Championships:
Playoff appearances: 4 (1995, 1997, 2000, 2001)
Division champions: 3 (1995, 1997, 2001)
American League pennants: 0
World Series titles: 0
Wild-card berths: 1 (2000)
Spring Training:
The Mariners are a member of the Cactus League and play spring training games at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Ariz.
Famous Past Players:
- Ken Griffey Jr.
- Edgar Martinez
- Randy Johnson
- Jay Buhner
Top Current Players:
- Ichiro Suzuki
- Felix Hernandez
- Chone Figgins
Leadership:
Owner: Nintendo of America
General Manager: Jack Zduriencik
Manager: Eric Wedge
