1999 Seattle Mariners season
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The Seattle Mariners
1999 season
was their 23rd since the franchise creation, and ended the season finishing 3rd in the American League
West
, finishing with a record of 79-83. In July, they moved into Safeco Field
, replacing the Kingdome
as their home. The Kingdome was demolished 8 months later.
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...
1999 season
1999 Major League Baseball season
The previous record of most home runs hit in a season, set at 5,064 in 1998, was broken once again as the American League and National League combined to hit 5,528 home runs. Moreover, it was the first season in 61 years to feature a team that scored 1,000 runs in a season, as the Cleveland Indians...
was their 23rd since the franchise creation, and ended the season finishing 3rd 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 79-83. In July, they moved into Safeco Field
Safeco Field
Safeco Field is a retractable roof baseball stadium located in Seattle, Washington. The stadium, owned and operated by the Washington-King County Stadium Authority, is the home stadium of the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball and has a seating capacity of 47,878 for baseball...
, replacing the Kingdome
Kingdome
The Kingdome was a multi-purpose stadium located in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood. Owned and operated by King County, the Kingdome opened in 1976 and was best known as the home stadium of the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League , the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball , and the...
as their home. The Kingdome was demolished 8 months later.
Offseason
- November 9, 1998: Paul SpoljaricPaul SpoljaricPaul Nikola Spoljaric is a former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who last played in the major leagues for the Kansas City Royals in ....
was traded by the Mariners to the Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
for Mark LeiterMark LeiterMark Edward Leiter is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who had an 11-year career from -, . Leiter grew up in Toms River, New Jersey.-Career:...
. - November 22, 1998: Butch Henry was signed as a Free Agent with the Seattle Mariners.
- December 30, 1998: John MabryJohn MabryJohn Steven Mabry is a former Major League Baseball player. He had 898 career hits in 3409 at bats , with 96 home runs and 446 RBI...
was signed as a free agent by the Mariners.
Regular season
- July 15, 1999: The Mariners played their first game at Safeco Field. The Mariners lost to the San Diego PadresSan Diego PadresThe San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
by a score of 3 to 2. It was the first park in Major League History to host an interleague game on its inaugural day.
Notable transactions
- April 27, 1999: Rafael BournigalRafael BournigalRafael Antonio Bournigal Pelletier is a former Major League Baseball infielder. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 19th round of the 1987 Major League Baseball Draft, and played for the Dodgers , Oakland Athletics , and Seattle Mariners . He attended Florida State...
was purchased by the Mariners from the Texas RangersTexas Rangers (baseball)The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
. - July 26, 1999: Butch HuskeyButch HuskeyRobert Leon "Butch" Huskey , is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as an outfielder from 1993 and 1995-2000....
was traded by the Mariners to the Boston Red SoxBoston Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
for Robert RamsayRobert Ramsay (baseball)Robert Arthur Ramsay is a former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched parts of two seasons, 1999 and 2000, in Major League Baseball for the Seattle Mariners....
. - August 28, 1999: Mike BlowersMike BlowersMichael Roy Blowers is a former Major League Baseball third baseman and first baseman. He is an alumnus of Bethel High School in Spanaway, Washington, Tacoma Community College and the University of Washington...
was signed as a free agent by the Mariners.
Draft Picks
- June 2, 1999: 1999 Major League Baseball Draft1999 Major League Baseball DraftThe 1999 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft of high school and college baseball players, was held on June 2 and 3, 1999...
- J. J. Putz was drafted by the Mariners in the 6th round. Player signed June 17, 1999.
- Termel Sledge was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 8th round of the 1999 amateur draft. Player signed June 18, 1999.
- Rich HardenRich HardenJames Richard Harden is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher.-Early years:Harden attended Claremont Secondary School in Victoria, British Columbia. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 38th round of the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft...
was drafted by the Mariners in the 38th round, but did not sign.
Roster
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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 |
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Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting Average; HR = Home Runs; RBI = Runs Batted In| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
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Starting pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
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Other pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
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| Robert Ramsay Robert Ramsay (baseball) Robert Arthur Ramsay is a former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched parts of two seasons, 1999 and 2000, in Major League Baseball for the Seattle Mariners.... |
6 | 18.1 | 0 | 2 | 6.38 | 11 |
Relief pitchers
| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
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| Ryan Franklin Ryan Franklin Ryan Ray Franklin is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played for the Seattle Mariners, Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, and St. Louis Cardinals.-Early life:... |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.76 | 6 |