Seattle Mariners Celebrate 50 Seasons with Unique Player List

This Saturday, the Seattle Mariners will celebrate 50 seasons of baseball at their home stadium. Team officials and legends have voted on the top 50 players in franchise history, but an alternate list has also been created to recognize other notable figures.

This alternate list includes players like Mario Mendoza, known for the Mendoza Line, and Wladimir Balentien, who set a home run record in Japan. Other entries feature unique stories, such as Dave Hollins' impressive batting average in 1996 and the misidentified Dave Collins, who scored the Mariners' first run.

The list serves to honor the diverse history of the Mariners, including players who made significant contributions or had memorable moments, even if they are not among the top 50. The celebration reflects the team's rich legacy in Major League Baseball.