1987 Seattle Mariners season
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The Seattle Mariners
1987 season
was their 11th since the franchise creation, and ended the season finishing 4th in the American League
West
, finishing with a record of 78-84.
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...
1987 season
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-Major League Baseball:*World Series: Minnesota Twins over St. Louis Cardinals ; Frank Viola, MVP**American League Championship Series: Gary Gaetti, MVP**National League Championship Series: Jeff Leonard, MVP...
was their 11th since the franchise creation, and ended the season finishing 4th 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 78-84.
Offseason
- December 5, 1986: The Mariners traded a player to be named later to the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
for 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"....
. The Mariners completed the deal by sending Bob Siegel (minors) to the Pirates on December 10. - December 10, 1986: Danny TartabullDanny TartabullDanilo Tartabull Mora , also known as Danny Tartabull, is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball. Born to Cuban parents in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he is the son of José Tartabull, who played in the major leagues from 1962 to 1970.-Playing career:Danny played for the Seattle Mariners ,...
and Rick LueckenRick LueckenRichard Fred Luecken is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for two seasons. He pitched in 19 games for the Kansas City Royals in 1989, 36 games for the Atlanta Braves in 1990, and one game for the Toronto Blue Jays in 1990. He was drafted out of Texas A&M in 1983...
were traded by the Mariners to 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...
for 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...
, Steve ShieldsSteve Shields (baseball)Steve Shields is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 10th round of the 1977 amateur draft, and played for five different teams between 1985–89. He lives with his family in Hokes Bluff, Alabama.-External links:...
, and Mike KingeryMike KingeryMichael Scott Kingery , is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues, primarily as an outfielder, from 1986–1992 and 1994-1996. Kingery's career high for home runs in a season was 9, set in 1987 while playing limited time with the Seattle Mariners...
. - December 17, 1986: Ricky Nelson was traded by the Mariners to the New York MetsNew York MetsThe New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
for Doug GwosdzDoug GwosdzDoug Wayne "Eyechart" Gwosdz is a retired Major League Baseball catcher. He played during four seasons at the major league level for the San Diego Padres. He was drafted by the Padres in the 2nd round of the amateur draft...
. - March 31, 1987: Pete LaddPete LaddPeter Linwood Ladd is a former professional baseball pitcher. Ladd pitched in all or part of six seasons in Major League Baseball between and . Mainly used as a relief pitcher, Ladd started just one game out of 205 total games pitched...
was released by the Mariners.
Notable transactions
- May 12, 1987: Mark HuismannMark HuismannMark Lawrence Huismann is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Huismann pitched in all or part of nine seasons in the majors for six different teams from until . Mainly used as a relief pitcher, Huismann started just one game out of 152 total games pitched...
was traded by the Mariners to the Cleveland IndiansCleveland IndiansThe 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...
for Dave GallagherDave GallagherDavid Thomas Gallagher , is a former professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1987-1995.-Teams:* Cleveland Indians 1987* Chicago White Sox 1988-90* Baltimore Orioles 1990...
. - June 2, 1987: 1987 Major League Baseball Draft1987 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1987 Major League Baseball draft.-Supplemental First Round Selections:-External links:*...
- 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...
was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 1st round (1st pick). - Pat ListachPat ListachPatrick Alan Listach is a former Major League Baseball shortstop, minor league manager and bench coach.-Amateur career:...
was drafted by the Mariners in the 23rd round, but did not sign.
- Ken Griffey, Jr.
Roster
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Player stats
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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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| C | Scott Bradley Scott Bradley (baseball) Scott William Bradley is a former Major League Baseball catcher in the major leagues from to . He played for the Chicago White Sox, Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, and Cincinnati Reds. He is currently the head coach of Princeton University's baseball team.On June 26, 1986, Bradley was traded... |
102 | 342 | 95 | .278 | 5 | 43 |
| 1B | 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... |
157 | 580 | 171 | .295 | 29 | 100 |
| 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 | 530 | 146 | .275 | 1 | 35 |
| 3B | Jim Presley Jim Presley James Arthur Presley is a former Major League Baseball infielder with an eight year career from 1984 to 1991. He played for the Seattle Mariners of the American League and the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres of the National League. He was primarily a third baseman but also saw some time... |
152 | 575 | 142 | .247 | 24 | 88 |
| SS | Rey Quiñones Rey Quiñones Rey Francisco Quiñones is a Puerto Rican baseball infielder who had a short career in Major League Baseball, primarily as a shortstop.... |
135 | 478 | 132 | .276 | 12 | 56 |
| LF | Phil Bradley Phil Bradley Philip Poole Bradley is a former Major League Baseball outfielder/designated hitter with an 8 year career from to . He played for the Seattle Mariners, Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox of the American League and Philadelphia Phillies of the National League. He was elected to the American... |
158 | 603 | 179 | .297 | 14 | 67 |
| CF | John Moses John Moses (baseball) John William Moses , is a retired professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1982-1992. He later was a 1st Base/Outfield Coach for the Seattle Mariners from 1998–2003 and the Cincinnati Reds in 2006... |
116 | 390 | 96 | .246 | 3 | 38 |
| RF | Mike Kingery Mike Kingery Michael Scott Kingery , is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues, primarily as an outfielder, from 1986–1992 and 1994-1996. Kingery's career high for home runs in a season was 9, set in 1987 while playing limited time with the Seattle Mariners... |
120 | 354 | 99 | .280 | 9 | 52 |
| DH | Ken Phelps Ken Phelps Kenneth Allan Phelps, nicknamed "Digger", is a former Major League Baseball designated hitter and first baseman. During an 11-year baseball career, he played from 1980-1990 for six different teams, but he played primarily with the Seattle Mariners... |
120 | 332 | 86 | .259 | 27 | 68 |
Other batters
| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Christensen John Christensen (baseball) John Lawrence Christensen is a former professional baseball outfielder. He played all or part of four seasons in Major League Baseball between 1984 and 1988.- New York Mets :... |
53 | 132 | 32 | .242 | 2 | 12 |
| Rick Renteria Rick Renteria Richard 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".... |
12 | 10 | 1 | .100 | 0 | 0 |
Starting pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Langston Mark Langston Mark Edward Langston is an American former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He pitched for the Seattle Mariners , Montreal Expos , California and Anaheim Angels , San Diego Padres , and Cleveland Indians... |
35 | 272 | 19 | 13 | 3.84 | 262 |
| Scott Bankhead Scott Bankhead Michael 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... |
27 | 149.1 | 9 | 8 | 5.42 | 95 |
Other pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trujillo Mike Trujillo Michael Andrew Trujillo is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from -.-College:Trujillo attended the University of Northern Colorado where he played college baseball.- Early career :... |
28 | 65.2 | 4 | 4 | 6.17 | 36 |
Relief pitchers
| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Núñez Edwin Núñez Edwin Núñez Martínez was a pitcher for the Seattle Mariners , New York Mets , Detroit Tigers , Milwaukee Brewers , Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics .... |
48 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 3.80 | 34 |
| Jerry Reed | 39 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3.42 | 51 |
| Steve Shields Steve Shields (baseball) Steve Shields is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 10th round of the 1977 amateur draft, and played for five different teams between 1985–89. He lives with his family in Hokes Bluff, Alabama.-External links:... |
20 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6.60 | 22 |
| Mark Huismann Mark Huismann Mark Lawrence Huismann is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Huismann pitched in all or part of nine seasons in the majors for six different teams from until . Mainly used as a relief pitcher, Huismann started just one game out of 152 total games pitched... |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.91 | 15 |
Awards and honors
- Mark LangstonMark LangstonMark Edward Langston is an American former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He pitched for the Seattle Mariners , Montreal Expos , California and Anaheim Angels , San Diego Padres , and Cleveland Indians...
– American League Leader, Strikeouts (262)
All-Star Game
1987 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The 1987 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 58th 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 14, 1987 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland,...