1990 Seattle Mariners season
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The Seattle Mariners
1990 season
was their 14th since the franchise creation, and ended the season finishing 5th in the American League
West
, finishing with a record of 77-85.
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
1990 season
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was their 14th since the franchise creation, and ended the season finishing 5th in the American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
West
American League West
The American League West is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball's American League. The division currently has four teams, but it has had as many as seven teams before the 1994 realignment. Although its teams currently only reside along the west coast and in Texas, historically the...
, finishing with a record of 77-85.
Regular season
- June 2, 1990: Randy JohnsonRandy JohnsonRandall David Johnson , nicknamed "The Big Unit", is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. During a 22-year career, he pitched for six different teams....
threw a no-hitter versus the Detroit Tigers. Johnson was the first Mariner to throw a no-hitter. He was also the tallest pitcher in Major League history to throw a no-hitter. It was the 2101st game in Mariners history.
Opening Day starters
- Scott BankheadScott BankheadMichael Scott Bankhead is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues from -. Bankhead also pitched for Team USA in the 1984 Olympic Games...
- Greg BrileyGreg BrileyGregory Briley , nicknamed "Pee Wee", is a former Major League Baseball player who played primarily as an outfielder from –. For , he was named the hitting coach for the Kannapolis Intimidators in the Chicago White Sox organization.-External links:...
- Darnell ColesDarnell ColesDarnell Coles is a former Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball player who played primarily as a third baseman and outfielder from to...
- Alvin DavisAlvin DavisAlvin Glenn Davis , nicknamed "Mr. Mariner", is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and designated hitter. Davis played his career primarily for the Seattle Mariners...
- Brian GilesBrian Giles (second baseman)Brian Jeffrey Giles is a former Major League Baseball player. Drafted in the third round of the 1978 Major League Baseball Draft by the New York Mets, Giles reached the major leagues in 1981 and played for the Mets until 1983. In 1984, he was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the rule 5 draft...
- Ken Griffey, Jr.Ken Griffey, Jr.George Kenneth "Ken" Griffey, Jr. , nicknamed "Junior" and "The Kid", is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and during his final years, designated hitter...
- Jeffrey LeonardJeffrey LeonardJeffrey N. Leonard is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball with a 14-year career from to...
- Pete O'BrienPete O'Brien (first baseman)Peter Michael O'Brien is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Texas Rangers , Cleveland Indians and Seattle Mariners...
- Harold ReynoldsHarold ReynoldsHarold Craig Reynolds is a former Major League Baseball second baseman. He played from 1983–1994, primarily for the Seattle Mariners.-High school:...
- Dave ValleDave ValleDavid Valle is an American former professional baseball player and current television and radio sports commentator. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for the Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, and Texas Rangers from to ....
Notable transactions
- June 4, 1990: 1990 Major League Baseball Draft1990 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1990 Major League Baseball draft.-Background:The draft went a record 101 rounds, surpassing 1989's total of 88, and included a record 1,487 selections. The Astros led all clubs with 100 selections. Seattle was second with 75,...
- Marc NewfieldMarc NewfieldMarc Alexander Newfield is a former Major League Baseball player from to for the Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres, and Milwaukee Brewers....
was drafted by the Mariners in the 1st round (6th pick). Player signed June 10, 1990. - Bret BooneBret BooneBret Robert Boone is a former Major League Baseball second baseman.-Personal life:Boone was born in El Cajon, California to Susan G. Roel and Bob Boone. He is a graduate of El Dorado High School and the University of Southern California. He is the grandson of former major leaguer Ray Boone and...
was drafted by the Mariners in the 5th round. Player signed June 8, 1990.
- Marc Newfield
- June 18, 1990: Darnell ColesDarnell ColesDarnell Coles is a former Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball player who played primarily as a third baseman and outfielder from to...
was traded by the Mariners to the Detroit TigersDetroit TigersThe Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
for Tracy JonesTracy JonesTracy Donald Jones , is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as an outfielder from 1986-1991. Jones was drafted by the New York Mets in the 4th round of the 1982 amateur draft, but did not sign...
. - June 19, 1990: Mario Diaz was traded by the Seattle Mariners to the New York Mets for Brian GivensBrian GivensBrian Allen Givens is a former major league baseball pitcher who played for two years—1995 and 1996—for the Milwaukee Brewers....
. - August 29, 1990: Ken Griffey, Sr.Ken Griffey, Sr.George Kenneth "Ken" Griffey is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He currently serves as Manager for the Bakersfield Blaze, the Reds' Single A minor league affiliate. He is the father of former professional outfielder Ken Griffey, Jr. and former minor leaguer Craig Griffey. He and his...
was signed as a free agent by the Mariners. - September 18, 1990: Rick RenteriaRick RenteriaRichard Avina Renteria is currently the bench coach for the San Diego Padres. During his playing career, he was usually called "Rich", but now goes by "Rick"....
was released by the Mariners.
Roster
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The Griffeys
- Ken Griffey, Sr. joined his son Ken Griffey, Jr. to become the first father and son to play in a game together. The game was played against the Kansas City RoyalsKansas City RoyalsThe Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
on August 31. The Griffeys became the first father-and-son teammates. He also hit back-to-back home runs with his son on September 14, 1990.
Line Score
August 31, Kingdome, Seattle, Washington| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Seattle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | x | 5 | 10 | 1 |
| W: Johnson (13-8) L: Davis (7-10) | ||||||||||||
| Home Runs: Pecota (4) Attendance: 27,166 Time: 2:27 | ||||||||||||
Batting
| Kansas City Royals | AB | R | H | RBI | Seattle Mariners | AB | R | H | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seitzer, 3b | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Reynolds, 2b | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| McRae, cf | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Griffey, lf | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tartabull, dh | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Griffey, Jr., cf | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jackson, lf | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Davis, dh | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Macfarlane, c | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | O’Brien, 1b | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eisenreich, rf | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Buhner, rf | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Pecota, 1b | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Martinez, 3b | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| White, 2b | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Schaefer. 3b | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jeltz, ss | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Bradley, c | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| NONE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Vizquel, ss | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 30 | 2 | 6 | 2 | Totals | 32 | 5 | 10 | 4 |
Pitching
| Kansas City Royals | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis L (7-10) | 6.2 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Sanchez | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 8.0 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Seattle Mariners | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson W (13-8) | 7.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Swift SV (3) | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 9.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Player stats
| = Indicates team leader |
Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At Bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting Average; HR = Home Runs; RBI = Runs Batted In| Pos | Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Dave Valle Dave Valle David Valle is an American former professional baseball player and current television and radio sports commentator. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for the Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, and Texas Rangers from to .... |
107 | 308 | 66 | .214 | 7 | 33 |
| 1B | Pete O'Brien Pete O'Brien (first baseman) Peter Michael O'Brien is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Texas Rangers , Cleveland Indians and Seattle Mariners... |
108 | 366 | 82 | .224 | 5 | 27 |
| 2B | Harold Reynolds Harold Reynolds Harold Craig Reynolds is a former Major League Baseball second baseman. He played from 1983–1994, primarily for the Seattle Mariners.-High school:... |
160 | 642 | 162 | .252 | 5 | 55 |
| 3B | Edgar Martínez Edgar Martinez Edgar Martínez , nicknamed "Gar" and "Papi", is a former Major League Baseball third baseman and designated hitter. He spent his entire 18-year Major League career with the Seattle Mariners. He is the cousin of Carmelo Martínez.-Seattle Mariners:On December 19, 1982, the Seattle Mariners signed... |
144 | 487 | 147 | .302 | 11 | 49 |
| SS | Omar Vizquel Omar Vizquel Omar Enrique Vizquel González , nicknamed "Little O", is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball shortstop and third baseman. Vizquel has played for the Seattle Mariners , the Cleveland Indians , the San Francisco Giants , the Texas Rangers and the Chicago White Sox... |
81 | 255 | 63 | .247 | 2 | 18 |
| LF | Jeffrey Leonard Jeffrey Leonard Jeffrey N. Leonard is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball with a 14-year career from to... |
134 | 478 | 120 | .251 | 10 | 75 |
| CF | Ken Griffey, Jr. Ken Griffey, Jr. George Kenneth "Ken" Griffey, Jr. , nicknamed "Junior" and "The Kid", is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and during his final years, designated hitter... |
155 | 597 | 179 | .300 | 22 | 80 |
| RF | Greg Briley Greg Briley Gregory Briley , nicknamed "Pee Wee", is a former Major League Baseball player who played primarily as an outfielder from –. For , he was named the hitting coach for the Kannapolis Intimidators in the Chicago White Sox organization.-External links:... |
125 | 337 | 83 | .246 | 5 | 29 |
| DH | Alvin Davis Alvin Davis Alvin Glenn Davis , nicknamed "Mr. Mariner", is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and designated hitter. Davis played his career primarily for the Seattle Mariners... |
140 | 494 | 140 | .283 | 17 | 68 |
Other batters
| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Griffey, Sr. Ken Griffey, Sr. George Kenneth "Ken" Griffey is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He currently serves as Manager for the Bakersfield Blaze, the Reds' Single A minor league affiliate. He is the father of former professional outfielder Ken Griffey, Jr. and former minor leaguer Craig Griffey. He and his... |
21 | 77 | 29 | .377 | 3 | 18 |
| Jeff Schaefer Jeff Schaefer Jeffrey Scott Schaefer is a former Major League Baseball utility infielder. He played all or part of five seasons in the majors between and . Of the 225 games Schaefer played in the majors, about half were at shortstop, with most of the rest at third base or second base .-External links:... |
55 | 107 | 22 | .206 | 0 | 6 |
Starting pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Hanson | 33 | 236 | 18 | 9 | 3.24 | 211 |
| Randy Johnson Randy Johnson Randall David Johnson , nicknamed "The Big Unit", is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. During a 22-year career, he pitched for six different teams.... |
33 | 219⅔ | 14 | 11 | 3.65 | 194 |
| Matt Young Matt Young Matthew John Young is a former American Major League baseball player. Young played for a variety of teams over his career, and is best known for his unofficial no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians while a member of the Boston Red Sox.... |
34 | 225⅓ | 8 | 18 | 3.51 | 176 |
| Brian Holman Brian Holman Brian Scott Holman is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He is now the Managing Director and Principal for Ronald Blue & Co.'s branch office in Kansas City, Kansas.... |
28 | 189⅔ | 11 | 11 | 4.03 | 121 |
| Russ Swan Russ Swan Russell Howard Swan was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1989 to 1994 for the San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, and Cleveland Indians... |
11 | 47 | 2 | 3 | 3.64 | 15 |
| Rich DeLucia Rich DeLucia Richard Anthony DeLucia is a former Major League Baseball player who pitched in the major leagues from -.-External links:... |
5 | 36 | 1 | 2 | 2.00 | 20 |
| Gary Eave Gary Eave Gary Louis Eave is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves and Seattle Mariners .-External links:... |
8 | 30 | 0 | 3 | 4.20 | 16 |
Other pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
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Relief pitchers
| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
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