Jun 4, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; A Seattle Mariners hat sits on top a mitt during a game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Rangers won 10-4. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Seattle Mariners: Top 50 players of all time
Aug 8, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Former Seattle Mariners Ken Griffey Jr. (left) and Lou Piniella (right) help pitcher Jamie Moyer into his new Mariners Hall of Fame jacket before the start of a game against the Texas Rangers at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Join Emerald City Swagger as we look back over the last 40 years and count down the 50 greatest Seattle Mariners players in franchise history.
When you stop and think about it, its sometimes tough to fathom that the Seattle Mariners have already been around for 40 years. To many fans, it feels like just yesterday the team was preparing for their inaugural season, in 1977.
Further, to a lot of people, the Mariners have achieved little up to this point, with just four postseason appearances. However, this is a shortsighted outlook, considering the players who have worn the M’s uniform over the years.
With this in mind, Nick Lee decided to go through the history of the organization and pick the 50 greatest players of all time. For the sake of clarity, his research is based on the following factors:
- Seasons spent with the Mariners
- Playing a part in a successful season
- Wins Above Replacement (WAR)
- All-Time Mariners Record Books
With that cleared up, lets see if you agree with the choices and positions. Without further ado, we now present the 50 greatest Mariners in franchise history:
