2001 Seattle Mariners season
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The Seattle Mariners
' 2001 season
was the 25th since franchise inception, and ended with the Mariners winning their third American League
West
division title, with a record of 116-46. The team set an American League record for single-season wins, and tied the Major League record set by the Chicago Cubs
in (though the Cubs set the mark in a 152-game season). They led the majors in both runs scored and fewest runs allowed. Along with their 2000
wild card berth, it marked the only time the franchise reached the postseason in consecutive seasons to date. After defeating the Cleveland Indians
in the American League Division Series
, they succumbed to the New York Yankees
in 5 games in the American League Championship Series
.
The 2001 season was also notable for the Major League
debut of star Japanese outfielder
Ichiro Suzuki
, as well as the Mariners hosting their second All-Star Game
. It was also, as of 2011, the last season in which the Mariners reached the postseason.
on July 10, 2001 at Safeco Field
. It was the second time the Mariners hosted the Midsummer Classic, and the first at Safeco Field. Eight Mariners were in the game, including four in the starting lineup. The game resulted in the American League defeating the National League by the final score of 4-1. This would be the final All-Star Game for Cal Ripken, Jr.
and Roberto Alomar
.
Mariners win series 3-2
All-Star Game
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...
' 2001 season
2001 Major League Baseball season
The Major League Baseball season finished with the Arizona Diamondbacks defeating the New York Yankees in a Game 7 of the 2001 World Series. The attacks of September 11 pushed the end of the regular-season from September 30 to October 7. Because of that, the World Series was not completed until...
was the 25th since franchise inception, and ended with the Mariners winning their third 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...
division title, with a record of 116-46. The team set an American League record for single-season wins, and tied the Major League record set by the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
in (though the Cubs set the mark in a 152-game season). They led the majors in both runs scored and fewest runs allowed. Along with their 2000
2000 Seattle Mariners season
The Seattle Mariners' 2000 season was the franchise's 24th, and ended with the Mariners losing the American League Championship Series to the New York Yankees in 6 games....
wild card berth, it marked the only time the franchise reached the postseason in consecutive seasons to date. After defeating the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
in the American League Division Series
2001 American League Division Series
-New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics:-Game 1, October 9:Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington-Game 2, October 11:Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington-Game 3, October 13:Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Ohio-Game 4, October 14:Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Ohio...
, they succumbed to the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
in 5 games in the American League Championship Series
2001 American League Championship Series
-Game 1:Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, WashingtonGame 1's starting date was the latest ever for a League Championship series. The Yankees took a 1–0 lead on a Chuck Knoblauch single that scored Jorge Posada in the second, then increased it to 3–0 on a Paul O'Neill home run...
.
The 2001 season was also notable for the Major League
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
debut of star Japanese outfielder
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
Ichiro Suzuki
Ichiro Suzuki
, usually known simply as is a Major League Baseball right fielder for the Seattle Mariners. Ichiro has established a number of batting records, including the sport's single-season record for hits with 262...
, as well as the Mariners hosting their second All-Star Game
Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also known as the "Midsummer Classic", is an annual baseball game between players from the National League and the American League, currently selected by a combination of fans, players, coaches, and managers...
. It was also, as of 2011, the last season in which the Mariners reached the postseason.
Offseason
- November 7, 2000: Scott PodsednikScott PodsednikScott Eric Podsednik is a Major League Baseball outfielder who is currently in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. Podsednik led the major leagues in stolen bases in with 70.-Minor leagues:...
was signed as a Free Agent with the Seattle Mariners. - December 22, 2000: 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 signed as a Free Agent with the Seattle Mariners.
Transactions
- April 4, 2001: Kenny Kelly was purchased by the Seattle Mariners from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
Roster
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All-Star game
The Mariners hosted the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 72nd playing of the midsummer classic between the all-stars of the American League and National League , the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. The game was held on July 10, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, home of the...
on July 10, 2001 at 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...
. It was the second time the Mariners hosted the Midsummer Classic, and the first at Safeco Field. Eight Mariners were in the game, including four in the starting lineup. The game resulted in the American League defeating the National League by the final score of 4-1. This would be the final All-Star Game for Cal Ripken, Jr.
Cal Ripken, Jr.
Calvin Edwin "Cal" Ripken, Jr. , nicknamed "Iron Man", is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and third baseman. He played his entire 21-year baseball career for the Baltimore Orioles ....
and Roberto Alomar
Roberto Alomar
Roberto "Robbie" Alomar Velázquez is a former Major League Baseball player , regarded by many as one of the best second basemen in MLB history. During his career he won more Gold Gloves than any other second baseman in history, and also won the second-most Silver Slugger Awards for a second...
.
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 | 123 | 377 | 100 | .265 | 10 | 42 | |
| 1B | 159 | 572 | 173 | .302 | 21 | 95 | |
| 2B | 158 | 623 | 206 | .331 | 37 | 141 | |
| 3B | 135 | 470 | 122 | .260 | 15 | 64 | |
| SS | 140 | 456 | 118 | .259 | 5 | 53 | |
| LF | 100 | 283 | 68 | .240 | 7 | 42 | |
| CF | 150 | 540 | 144 | .267 | 25 | 110 | |
| RF | 157 | 692 | 242 | .350 | 8 | 69 | |
| DH | 132 | 470 | 144 | .306 | 23 | 116 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | 409 | 117 | .286 | 5 | 57 | |
| 89 | 281 | 82 | .292 | 4 | 33 | |
| 79 | 204 | 46 | .225 | 5 | 22 | |
| 45 | 94 | 28 | .298 | 2 | 16 | |
| 94 | 64 | 14 | .219 | 0 | 5 | |
| 19 | 45 | 10 | .222 | 2 | 5 | |
| 5 | 6 | 3 | .500 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | 6 | 1 | .167 | 0 | 3 | |
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | GS | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 34 | 238.2 | 18 | 6 | 3.05 | 163 | |
| 34 | 33 | 215 | 15 | 5 | 3.60 | 114 | |
| 33 | 33 | 209.2 | 20 | 6 | 3.43 | 119 | |
| 28 | 27 | 163 | 17 | 4 | 4.25 | 118 | |
| 31 | 17 | 110.1 | 10 | 7 | 4.73 | 50 | |
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | GP | GS | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 11 | 75.1 | 6 | 2 | 2.03 | 56 | |
| 11 | 4 | 34.2 | 3 | 1 | 5.19 | 22 |
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; SVO = Save opportunities; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | SV | SVO | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 66.2 | 0 | 4 | 45 | 52 | 3.24 | 62 | |
| 38 | 78.1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.56 | 60 | |
| 71 | 68.0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1.72 | 83 |
ALDS
Series Summary:- Game 1 @ Safeco FieldSafeco FieldSafeco 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...
: Indians 5, Mariners 0 - Game 2 @ Safeco FieldSafeco FieldSafeco 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...
: Mariners 5, Indians 1 - Game 3 @ Jacobs FieldJacobs FieldProgressive Field is a ballpark located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, and is the home of the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball and the American League. Along with Quicken Loans Arena, it is part of the Gateway Sports and Entertainment Complex...
: Indians 17, Mariners 2 - Game 4 @ Jacobs FieldJacobs FieldProgressive Field is a ballpark located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, and is the home of the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball and the American League. Along with Quicken Loans Arena, it is part of the Gateway Sports and Entertainment Complex...
: Mariners 6, Indians 2 - Game 5 @ Safeco FieldSafeco FieldSafeco 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...
: Mariners 3, Indians 1
Mariners win series 3-2
ALCS
| Game | Score | Date | Location | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York - 4, Seattle - 2 | October 17 | 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... |
47,644 |
| 2 | New York - 3, Seattle - 2 | October 18 | 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... |
47,791 |
| 3 | Seattle - 14, New York - 3 | October 20 | Yankee Stadium | 56,517 |
| 4 | Seattle - 1, New York - 3 | October 21 | Yankee Stadium | 56,375 |
| 5 | Seattle - 3, New York - 12 | October 22 | Yankee Stadium | 56,370 |
Awards and records
- Bret Boone, Most RBIs in one season by an American League Second Baseman (141)
- Ichiro Suzuki, American League Most Valuable Player
- Ichiro Suzuki, American League Rookie of the Year
- Ichiro Suzuki, American League Batting Champion
- Ichiro Suzuki, American League Stolen Base Leader
- Freddy García, American League ERA Leader
- Lou Piniella, Manager of the Year
All-Star Game
2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 72nd playing of the midsummer classic between the all-stars of the American League and National League , the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. The game was held on July 10, 2001 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, home of the...
- John Olerud, First Base, Starter
- Bret Boone, Second Base, Starter
- Ichiro Suzuki, Outfield, Starter
- Edgar Martínez, Designated Hitter, Starter
- Mike Cameron, Outfield, Reserve
- Freddy García, Pitcher, Reserve
- Jeff Nelson, Pitcher, Reserve
- Kazuhiro Sasaki, Pitcher, Reserve