1988 Seattle Mariners season
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The Seattle Mariners
1988 season
was their 12th since the franchise creation, and ended the season finishing 7th in the American League
West
, finishing with a record of 68-93.
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...
1988 season
1988 in baseball
See also: 1988 Major League Baseball season-Major League Baseball:*World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Oakland Athletics ; Orel Hershiser, MVP*American League Championship Series MVP: Dennis Eckersley...
was their 12th since the franchise creation, and ended the season finishing 7th 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 68-93.
Offseason
- December 9, 1987: Phil BradleyPhil BradleyPhilip 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...
and Tim FortugnoTim FortugnoTimothy Shawn Fortugno is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He graduated in 1980 from Uxbridge High School ....
were 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 Glenn WilsonGlenn Wilson (baseball)Glenn Dwight Wilson is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He was selected in the 1st round of the 1980 amateur draft by the Detroit Tigers, and made his Major League debut in a Tigers uniform on April 15, 1982...
, Mike Jackson, and Dave Brundage (minors). - December 21, 1987: John MosesJohn 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...
was released by the Mariners. - December 22, 1987: Lee GuettermanLee GuettermanArthur Lee Guetterman is a former Major League Baseball pitcher from to for the Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, New York Mets, and St. Louis Cardinals...
, Clay ParkerClay ParkerJames Clayton Parker is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Seattle Mariners , the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers...
, and Wade TaylorWade TaylorWade Eric Taylor is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played with the New York Yankees in ....
were traded by the Mariners to the New York YankeesNew York YankeesThe 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...
for Steve TroutSteve TroutSteven Russell Trout is a former major league baseball pitcher who played during the 1980s.He is the son of former major league pitcher Dizzy Trout. Teammates and friends often referred to him simply as "Sorenson" along with the fairly obvious nickname Rainbow Trout...
and Henry CottoHenry CottoHenry Cotto is a former professional baseball outfielder. He played all or part of ten seasons in Major League Baseball, from until . He also played one season in Japan for the Yomiuri Giants in , winning a world championship...
. - January 19, 1988: John RabbJohn RabbJohn Andrew Rabb is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He played parts of five seasons in the majors between until .-Sources:...
was signed as a free agent by the Mariners.
Regular season
- 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...
became the ace of the pitching staff as he led the club in wins (15) and strikeouts (235).
Opening Day starters
- Mickey BrantleyMickey BrantleyMichael Charles "Mickey" Brantley is a former Major League Baseball player. He was the hitting coach for the Toronto Blue Jays from early to September ....
- 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...
- 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...
- Ken PhelpsKen PhelpsKenneth 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...
- Jim PresleyJim PresleyJames 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...
- Rey QuiñonesRey QuiñonesRey Francisco Quiñones is a Puerto Rican baseball infielder who had a short career in Major League Baseball, primarily as a shortstop....
- 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:...
- Steve TroutSteve TroutSteven Russell Trout is a former major league baseball pitcher who played during the 1980s.He is the son of former major league pitcher Dizzy Trout. Teammates and friends often referred to him simply as "Sorenson" along with the fairly obvious nickname Rainbow Trout...
- 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 ....
- Glenn WilsonGlenn Wilson (baseball)Glenn Dwight Wilson is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He was selected in the 1st round of the 1980 amateur draft by the Detroit Tigers, and made his Major League debut in a Tigers uniform on April 15, 1982...
Notable transactions
- May 23, 1988: John ChristensenJohn 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 :...
was released by the Mariners. - June 1, 1988: Steve BalboniSteve BalboniStephen Charles Balboni is a retired Major League Baseball player with the New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, and Texas Rangers. He was a player with home run power and a tendency to strike out. He was nicknamed "Bye Bye" because of his home run hitting prowess...
was signed as a free agent by the Mariners. - June 1, 1988: Greg PirklGreg PirklGregory Daniel Pirkl is a former Major League Baseball player. He played parts of four seasons in the majors, from to , for the Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox. He also played part of for the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks in Japan.-External links:...
was drafted by the Mariners in the 2nd round of the 1988 Major League Baseball Draft1988 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1988 Major League Baseball draft.-Supplemental First Round Selections:-External links:*...
. Player signed June 6, 1988. - July 21, 1988: Ken PhelpsKen PhelpsKenneth 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...
was traded by the Mariners to the New York YankeesNew York YankeesThe 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...
for Jay BuhnerJay BuhnerJay Campbell Buhner , nicknamed "Bone", is a former Major League Baseball right fielder. He was among the most recognizable players of his day, noted for his shaved head, thick goatee, and patch of pine tar on the right hip of his uniform...
, Rich Balabon (minors) and a player to be named later. The Yankees completed the deal by sending Troy Evers (minors) to the Mariners on October 12. - July 22, 1988: Glenn WilsonGlenn Wilson (baseball)Glenn Dwight Wilson is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He was selected in the 1st round of the 1980 amateur draft by the Detroit Tigers, and made his Major League debut in a Tigers uniform on April 15, 1982...
was traded by the Mariners 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 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...
. - July 24, 1998: Joe Oliver was signed as a free agent by the Mariners.
Major League debuts
- Batters:
- Greg Briley (June 27)
- Bill McGuire (Aug 2)
- Pitchers:
- Erik Hanson (Sep 5)
- Mike Schooler (June 10)
- Terry Taylor (Aug 19)
Roster
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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 | 103 | 335 | 86 | .257 | 4 | 33 | |
| 1B | 140 | 478 | 141 | .295 | 18 | 69 | |
| 2B | 158 | 598 | 169 | .283 | 4 | 41 | |
| 3B | 150 | 544 | 125 | .230 | 14 | 62 | |
| SS | 140 | 499 | 124 | .248 | 12 | 52 | |
| LF | 149 | 577 | 152 | .263 | 15 | 56 | |
| CF | 133 | 386 | 100 | .259 | 8 | 33 | |
| RF | 78 | 284 | 71 | .250 | 3 | 17 | |
| DH | 72 | 190 | 54 | .284 | 14 | 32 |
Other batters
| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 88 | 18 | .205 | 0 | 6 | |
| 9 | 14 | 5 | .357 | 0 | 4 | |
Starting pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 261⅓ | 15 | 11 | 3.34 | 235 | |
| 37 | 228⅔ | 9 | 15 | 3.78 | 182 | |
| 38 | 174⅔ | 8 | 12 | 4.59 | 47 | |
| 21 | 135 | 7 | 9 | 3.07 | 102 | |
| 20 | 114⅔ | 6 | 10 | 5.89 | 63 | |
| 15 | 56⅓ | 4 | 7 | 7.83 | 14 | |
| 6 | 41⅔ | 2 | 3 | 3.24 | 36 | |
| 5 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 6.26 | 9 |
Other pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
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Relief pitchers
| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 3.54 | 54 | |
| 62 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2.63 | 76 | |
Farm system
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