1994 Seattle Mariners season
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The Seattle Mariners
1994 season
was their 18th since the franchise creation, and ended the season finishing 3rd in the American League
West
, finishing with a record of 49-63. The season was cut short by the infamous 1994 player's strike.
By Friday, August 12, the Mariners had compiled a 49-63 record through 112 games and were only two games behind the Texas Rangers
for the lead in the AL West Division. They had scored 569 runs (5.08 per game) and allowed 616 runs (5.50 per 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...
1994 season
1994 Major League Baseball season
The 1994 Major League Baseball season ended with the infamous players strike ending the season on August 11, 1994.-Strike:As a result of a players' strike, the MLB season ended prematurely on August 11, 1994. No postseason was played...
was their 18th 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 49-63. The season was cut short by the infamous 1994 player's strike.
Offseason
- November 2, 1993: 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 traded by the Seattle Mariners with Erik Hanson to the Cincinnati Reds for Dan Wilson and Bobby Ayala. - December 10, 1993: Eric AnthonyEric AnthonyEric Todd Anthony is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.Drafted by the Houston Astros in the 34th round of the 1986 MLB amateur draft, Anthony would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Houston Astros on July 28, 1989, and appear in his final game on September 27, 1997...
was traded by the Houston Astros to the Seattle Mariners for Mike Felder and Mike Hampton. - December 20, 1993: Felix Fermin was traded by the Cleveland Indians with Reggie Jefferson and cash to the Seattle Mariners for Omar Vizquel.
- January 10, 1994: Luis Sojo was signed as a Free Agent with the Seattle Mariners.
- January 31, 1994: Bobby Thigpen was signed as a Free Agent with the Seattle Mariners.
- February 15, 1994: Jerry Willard was signed as a Free Agent with the Seattle Mariners.
Regular season
- On April 4, 1994, the Mariners played in the first game at Cleveland's Jacobs Field. PresidentPresident of the United StatesThe President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
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threw out the ceremonial first pitch, and the Indians defeated the Seattle MarinersSeattle MarinersThe 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...
4-3 in 11 innings.
- On June 17, 1994, in the Mariners' 65th game of the season, Ken Griffey, Jr. hit his league-leading 30th home run off Kansas City Royals ace David ConeDavid ConeDavid Brian Cone is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. During a 17-year baseball career, he pitched from 1986-2003 for six different teams. Cone pitched the sixteenth perfect game in baseball history. He also set the MLB record for most years between 20-win seasons. He was a member of five...
in a 5-1 win at Kauffman StadiumKauffman StadiumEwing M. Kauffman Stadium is a Major League Baseball stadium located in Kansas City, Missouri, and home to the Kansas City Royals of the American League. Together with Arrowhead Stadium, home of the National Football League's Kansas City Chiefs, it is a part of the Truman Sports Complex...
.
- On July 8, 1994, Alex Rodriguez made his major league baseball debut. It was in a game against the Boston Red Sox, and Rodriguez appeared in three at-bats and had 0 hits.
By Friday, August 12, the Mariners had compiled a 49-63 record through 112 games and were only two games behind the Texas Rangers
Texas 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...
for the lead in the AL West Division. They had scored 569 runs (5.08 per game) and allowed 616 runs (5.50 per game).
Opening Day starters
- Rich Amaral
- Eric Anthony
- Mike Blowers
- Chris Bosio
- Jay Buhner
- Felix Fermin
- Ken Griffey, Jr.
- Tino Martinez
- Greg Pirkl
- Dan Wilson
Transactions
- April 1, 1994: Torey Lovullo was selected off waivers by the Seattle Mariners from the California Angels.
- April 3, 1994: Goose GossageGoose GossageRichard Michael "Goose" Gossage is a former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher. During a 22-year baseball career, he pitched from 1972-1994 for nine different teams, spending his best years with the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres. The nickname "Goose" is a play on his surname...
was signed as a Free Agent with the Seattle Mariners. - April 29, 1994: Bobby Thigpen was released by the Seattle Mariners.
- May 6, 1994: Mackey Sasser was released by the Seattle Mariners.
- June 2, 1994: Jason VaritekJason VaritekJason Andrew Varitek is an American professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. After being traded as a minor league prospect by the Seattle Mariners, Varitek has played his entire major league career for the Boston Red Sox...
was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 1st round (14th pick) of the 1994 amateur draft. Player signed April 20, 1995.
Roster
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Batting
Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting Average; HR = Home Runs; RBI = Runs Batted In| Player | G | AB | H | HR | RBI | Avg. |
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| Dan Wilson | 91 | 282 | 61 | 3 | 27 | .216 |
| Tino Martinez | 97 | 329 | 86 | 20 | 61 | .261 |
| Rich Amaral | 77 | 228 | 60 | 4 | 18 | .263 |
| Edgar Martinez | 89 | 326 | 93 | 13 | 51 | .285 |
| Felix Fermin | 101 | 379 | 120 | 1 | 35 | .317 |
| Eric Anthony | 79 | 262 | 62 | 10 | 30 | .237 |
| Ken Griffey, Jr. | 111 | 433 | 140 | 40 | 90 | .323 |
| Jay Buhner | 101 | 358 | 100 | .279 | ||
| Reggie Jefferson | 63 | 162 | 53 | 8 | 32 | .327 |
Other batters
| Player | G | AB | H | HR | RBI | Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Blowers | 85 | 270 | 78 | 9 | 49 | .289 |
| Luis Sojo | 63 | 213 | 59 | 6 | 22 | .277 |
| Keith Mitchell | 46 | 128 | 29 | 5 | 15 | .227 |
| Brian Turang | 38 | 112 | 21 | 1 | 8 | .188 |
| Bill Haselman | 38 | 83 | 16 | 1 | 8 | .193 |
| Torey Lovullo Torey Lovullo Salvatore Anthony "Torey" Lovullo is a former Major League Baseball infielder and current first base coach of The Toronto Blue Jays. He was the manager of the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox. He is an alumnus of the University of California, Los Angeles... |
36 | 72 | 16 | 2 | 7 | .222 |
| Alex Rodriguez Alex Rodriguez Alexander Emmanuel "Alex" Rodriguez is an American professional baseball third baseman with the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. Known popularly by his nickname A-Rod, he previously played shortstop for the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers.Rodriguez is considered one of the best... |
17 | 54 | 11 | 0 | 2 | .204 |
Starting pitchers
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Relief pitchers
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