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Regular visitors of Notinhalloffame.com know that we are slowly working on the top 50 of every major team in the NHL, NBA, NFL, and MLB.  Once that is done, we will examine how each team honors its past players, coaches, and executives.  As such, it is important to us that the Seattle Mariners have announced that they will retire Randy Johnson’s #51 during the 2026 Season.

The event will take place on May 2 during their home game.

Johnson’s career began in Montreal, but he was traded during his second season (1989) to the Mariners, where he played ten seasons before the Mariners traded him (he was set to become a free agent after the season) to the Houston Astros for their playoff run.  “The Big Unit” became a superstar in the Emerald City, earning five All-Stars, a Cy Young, four Strikeout Titles, and an ERA Title.  Statistically, Johnson had a 130-74 record with 2,162 Strikeouts.

Johnson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015.

We at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Randy Johnson for his impending honor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the top 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists and consistently look to update them when necessary and based on necessity. As such, we are delighted to present our post-2024 revision of our top 50 Seattle Mariners.

As for all of our top 50 players in baseball, we look at the following: 

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the American League.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles that are not reflected in a stat sheet.

Please note that our algorithm has changed, which yielded minor changes throughout the baseball lists.

Last year, the Mariners rocketed to a hits tart, but faltered in the second half and did not make the playoffs.  The season would still see three new entrants and some elevations.

As always, we present our top five, which saw no changes

1. Ken Griffey Jr.

2. Edgar Martinez

3. Ichiro Suzuki

4. Felix Hernandez

5. Randy Johnson

You can find the entire list here.

Outfielder Julio Rodriguez rocketed up from #35 to #20.

Shortstop J.P. Crawford moved to #26 from #31.

Pitcher Logan Gilbert is the highest debut at #37.

Catcher Cal Raleigh enters at #39.

The third new entrant is Pitcher George Kirby, who comes in at #45.

We thank you for your continued support of our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.

 

Taken with the 20th Overall Pick in 2019, George Kirby needed only three years to make it to to the Majors, where in his rookie year he went 8-5 and aided the Mariners make the playoffs.

Currently entering his fourth year in Seattle, Kirby has been one of the best control pitchers in the game and is on a two-year streak of leading the AL in SO/BB and BB/9, though he has surrendered a significant amount of hits.  He did make the All-Star Team in 2023 where he was eighth in Cy Young voting, and has the goods to make a top five Cy Young finish in 2025.

With a towering 6-foot-6 height, an exceptionally deep release extension, and one of the largest hands in professional baseball, Logan Gilbert seems almost engineered to excel against modern MLB lineups. Drafted 14th overall by the Seattle Mariners in the first round of the 2018 amateur draft from Stetson University, this imposing right-hander quickly advanced through the minor leagues. By May 2021, he secured a permanent place in the major league rotation, bringing intense competitiveness and a high-velocity arsenal that quickly made him a key figure in the franchise’s pitching core.

Gilbert’s early years in the Emerald City were marked by quick adaptation and outstanding durability. After a 6–5 rookie season, he made a significant developmental jump in 2022, leveraging a fiery four-seam fastball to achieve a 13–6 record with a 3.20 ERA. His consistent performance under pressure was crucial to a historic team that ended Seattle's 21-year postseason drought. He confirmed his breakthrough with another 13-win season in 2023, becoming one of the most dependable young pitchers in the American League.

His standout achievement in efficiency came during a remarkable 2024 season, where he played at a top-tier superstar level. Despite a weak offensive team that resulted in a 9–12 record, Gilbert was virtually unhittable. He led the majors with 208.2 innings pitched and had an outstanding 0.887 WHIP, the best in baseball. His skill in handling critical moments earned him his first All-Star selection and a sixth-place finish in the American League Cy Young Award voting.

Gilbert, the Mariners' undisputed Opening Day starter, faced a challenging 2025 season after a right elbow flexor strain sidelined him for seven weeks during spring training. Upon returning in mid-June, the tall right-hander adapted his pitching approach, trading some endurance for a more aggressive, high-strikeout style. He relied on an elite, missing-barrel splitter and a career-high 35.3% slider usage, enabling him to strike out a career-best 32.3% of batters—a feat highlighted by a seven-inning, 13-strikeout performance against Oakland on August 24. He finished the regular season with a 6–6 record, a 3.44 ERA, and 173 strikeouts in 131 innings. He carried this momentum into October, earning a key victory over the Detroit Tigers in Game 3 of the ALDS, helping Seattle’s deep postseason run.

Heading into 2026, Gilbert might still be ahead of him.

15. Cal Raleigh

When a young catcher earns a beloved stadium nickname that resonates deeply with the whole region, it's clear he’s doing something truly exceptional behind the plate. Drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the third round of the 2018 amateur draft from Florida State University, Cal Raleigh didn't just make his way up the minor league ladder—he quickly became a cornerstone for both his physical presence and his defensive skills on the active roster. Popular among Pacific Northwest fans as "Big Dumper”, a playful nickname that's become a proud symbol of local admiration, Raleigh combines impressive resilience behind the plate with a powerful, high-speed batting style that has set new standards for offensive defense.

His debut in the big leagues in 2021 was quite a learning experience offensively, but he really proved himself during an exciting 2022 season. Raleigh made clutch hitting a key part of his game, smashing 27 home runs, including a memorable walk-off shot in late September that helped send the Mariners to the postseason for the first time in over twenty years.

He had an impressive rise into the 2023 and 2024 seasons, solidifying his spot in the middle of the batting order with 30 and 34 home runs respectively. He also drove in 100 runs in 2024, establishing himself as the top power hitter at his position in the American League. However, trying to gauge his defensive skills just through basic box scores doesn't do justice to his multi-dimensional value. Raleigh is a fantastic defensive leader for his pitching staff, combining excellent pitch-framing skills with a strong throwing arm that makes a big difference in controlling the running game. His consistent ability to shut down opposing baserunners earned him a well-deserved Gold Glove Award and a prestigious Platinum Glove in 2024, showcasing him as the gold standard of defensive play in the league.

What has fundamentally transformed his career in franchise history is the remarkable, historic performance he delivered during the 2025 season. Raleigh demonstrated an exemplary offensive display that exceeded contemporary standards, prompting historians to revise the record books. The switch-hitting superstar overwhelmingly dominated major league pitching, hitting an extraordinary 60 home runs, leading the league, and driving in an American League-best 125 runs over 159 games. His 60 home runs set a new, monumental all-time Major League record for the most home runs in a single season by a primary catcher, surpassing Salvador Pérez, while also surpassing Mickey Mantle for the most home runs by a switch-hitter in a single season. 

Naturally, this achievement, recognized with official awards, commanded great national admiration. He utilized his disciplined approach at the plate to draw 97 bases on balls and score 110 runs, demonstrating a remarkable .247/.359/589 slash line and a superb .948 OPS. His versatile impact contributed to a remarkable 7.2 bWAR, earning him his first career All-Star selection, a Silver Slugger Award, an All-MLB First Team honor, and a notable second-place finish in the American League Most Valuable Player voting, behind only Aaron Judge.

Now actively stepping into the current 2026 campaign, the 29-year-old superstar functions as an elite vanguard of the sport and a legitimate franchise icon.

Robinson Cano

Robinson Cano, a phenomenal infielder from San Pedro de Macoris in the Dominican Republic, was signed by the New York Yankees in 2001. He made his debut in the pinstripes in 2005 and was the runner-up for American League Rookie of the Year. In the following year, Cano was an All-Star and Silver Slugger after batting .342. He played solidly for the next three seasons and helped the Yanks win the 2009 World Series. Although it was Cano's ultimate accomplishment in baseball, his best individual years were yet to come.

From 2010 to 2013, Cano was New York's best player, winning four Silver Sluggers and two Gold Gloves. He had at least 27 home runs and 94 RBIs in all those seasons. Cano kept his OPS well over .880 over this stretch and was also a perennial All-Star. Despite being a proven superstar, Cano left New York for Seattle in 2014.

Cano remained an upper-tier player for Seattle, earning All-Star spots in three of his first four years and finishing fifth in MVP voting in 2016 when he had 39 home runs and 103 RBIs. However, Seattle was going nowhere, and Cano was traded to the Mets. But at over 35 years old, he was clearly in decline. After an oft-injured 2019, Cano was much better in 2021, batting .316 in the shortened season. However, he lost the entirety of 2021 due to a PED suspension, which raises questions about his performance. Cano limped back with brief stints in New York (NL), San Diego, and Atlanta before quietly exiting the Majors after the 2022 season.

Cano's stats (2,639 hits, 335 HR, 1,306 RBI & 68.1 bWAR) make him worthy of the Hall of Fame. However, the fact that he was suspended twice for performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) may prevent him from being inducted as no two-time or even one-time PED-suspended player has come close to being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Kyle Seager

Kyle Seager played for the Seattle Mariners for all eleven seasons of his career. Even though he wasn't considered a superstar, he was a dependable player during a crucial period for Seattle.

Seager debuted in 2011 and won the starting Third Base job the following season. He hit 20 Home Runs, beginning a streak of hitting at least 20 Home Runs in a season, which he still holds at the time of writing. In 2014, he had his best season in baseball, earning him the title of an All-Star and the Gold Glove award, while also leading the American League in Total Zone Runs. Seager is considered one of the best defensive Third Basemen in the league, having led all his peers in the AL three times in Assists and Double Plays.

Seager retired after the 2021 Season, which was his best year for power (35 HR, 101 RBI), although he batted a low .212. He left baseball with 1,395 Hits and 242 Home Runs.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the top 50 of each major North American sports team.  That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out, and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity.  As such, we are very happy to present our post-2023 revision of our top 50 Seattle Mariners.

As for all of our top 50 players in baseball, we look at the following:

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in Major League Baseball.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles that are not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, Seattle was unable to make the playoffs despite having built a lot of momentum from the previous year.  Nevertheless, there was one major new entrant and a couple of rank alterations.

As always, we present our top five, which saw no changes:

1. Ken Griffey Jr.

2. Edgar Martinez

3. Ichiro Suzuki

4. Felix Hernandez

5. Randy Johnson

 

You can find the entire list here.

J.P. Crawford had a nice gain, going to #31 from #45.

2022 American League Rookie of the Year, Julio Rodriguez, explodes on the list at #35.

Pitcher Marco Gonzalez, who is now with Pittsburgh, fell a spot to #36 based on a poor 2023.

We thank you for your continued support of our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.

Julio Rodríguez, who departed the Dominican Republic as an international free agent at the age of 16, rapidly advanced through the minor league system, following a trajectory that scouts confidently anticipated would lead to superstardom. He made his highly anticipated debut as the Seattle Mariners' opening day center fielder in 2022, immediately confirming the substantial expectations placed upon him. Rodríguez earned consecutive American League Rookie of the Month awards in May and June, establishing himself as an exceptional, five-tool player who quickly joined the ranks of elite performers by being selected as an All-Star in his debut summer. He concluded his historic rookie season with 28 home runs, 25 stolen bases, and an impressive .853 OPS, earning the AL Rookie of the Year accolade, a Silver Slugger award, and a seventh-place finish in the league's Most Valuable Player voting.

Contrary to the possibility of experiencing a sophomore slump, Rodríguez enhanced his versatile authority to an even higher standard during the 2023 calendar year. He established a disciplined daily routine in run production by hitting 37 doubles, 32 home runs, and driving in 103 runs. Additionally, he demonstrated exceptional speed by stealing 37 bases across 155 games. This proven dominance, validated by prestigious awards, earned him a second consecutive All-Star selection, a Silver Slugger Award, an All-MLB Second Team honor, and a notable fourth-place position in the American League Most Valuable Player voting.

To be fair, the 2024 schedule presented a significantly challenging, league-wide decline in offensive performance. While he did not receive midseason accolades, he nonetheless demonstrated a highly resilient and defensively-oriented performance by anchoring center field and achieving 20 home runs along with 24 stolen bases, despite a decline in his slugging efficiency to a personal low of .409.

Nonetheless, authentic generational talents consider a minor statistical deviation as motivation for a significant, high-velocity counterattack. This evolutionary resurgence emerged spectacularly during the recent 2025 regular season. Rodríguez demonstrated exceptional proficiency in high-pressure power-hitting and comprehensive defensive performance, restoring his status as an elite player. He systematically dismantled American League pitching to achieve an impressive total of 32 home runs and 95 runs batted in over 160 games, while also successfully stealing 30 bases and scoring 106 runs. His historical milestone was reached on August 3, 2025, when he hit his 100th career home run off Jacob deGrom, becoming one of the fastest players in franchise history to reach this achievement. His remarkable resurgence during the summer season earned him his third career All-Star selection and a distinguished inclusion in the All-MLB First Team, thereby firmly establishing his position as an elite leader within the sport.

Now actively charging through the current 2026 schedule, "J-Rod" continues to function as the absolute epicenter and undisputed engine of the entire Seattle organization. Still only 25 years old and locked into a monumental long-term contract extension, his rare blend of jaw-dropping power, elite baserunning instincts, and infectious energy keeps the franchise's ultimate competitive floor incredibly high.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity.  As such, we are very happy to present our post 2022 revision of our top 50 Seattle Mariners.

As for all of our top 50 players in baseball we look at the following:

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the American League.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, the Mariners returned to the playoffs, and the season gave us one small move in the Top 50, and one new entrant.

As always, we present our top five, which had no changes.

1. Ken Griffey Jr.

2. Edgar Martinez

3. Ichiro Suzuki

4. Felix Hernandez

5. Randy Johnson

You can find the entire list here.

The new addition was Infielder, J.P. Crawford, who debuted at #45.

We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.

J.P. Crawford was initially a highly touted first-round draft pick by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2013. He made his debut in the big leagues in Eastern Pennsylvania, playing 71 games over two seasons. Hoping to give his career a fresh start, the Seattle front office made a big trade in December 2018 to bring this talented young infielder to the Pacific Northwest. It’s clear that the new environment truly helped him unlock his full baseball potential.

By the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign, Crawford permanently secured the position of everyday starting shortstop, demonstrating exceptional lateral range and refined glove work to earn his first American League Gold Glove Award. Upon the resumption of a full 162-game schedule, his offensive capabilities began to match his outstanding defensive skills. During a remarkable 2021 season, Crawford exhibited exceptional contact-hitting ability, accumulating a career-high 169 hits and achieving a batting average of .273.

He skillfully preserved that dependable baseline with a 126-hit encore in 2022, prior to producing a remarkable, award-winning regular-season performance in 2023. During that summer, he fundamentally redefined his offensive profile, hitting a career-high 19 home runs while leading the American League with an exceptional 94 walks—resulting in a strong .818 OPS and securing a notable 16th-place position in the AL Most Valuable Player voting.

However, the 2024 campaign threw severe contact leaks his way, as nagging injuries restricted him to 105 games and sapped his offensive efficiency down to a frustrating .202 mark.

Rather than letting that poor performance define his future, Crawford crafted an impressive and resilient bounce-back in 2025. Serving as the team’s heartbeat and leadoff hitter, he played 157 games, batting .265 with 151 hits, 24 doubles, 12 home runs, and 58 RBIs. He restored his signature plate discipline by drawing 74 walks, resulting in a.352 on-base percentage. His leadership qualities also earned him a nomination for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award. Most notably, Crawford’s consistent presence in the clubhouse and key moments—such as his sixth career grand slam and seventh walk-off—helped propel the Mariners to a thrilling seven-game American League Championship Series.

Currently, as the Mariners formally transition into the highly anticipated 2026 campaign, Crawford finds himself at a significant professional milestone. During his seven active seasons solely representing the Mariners, he has amassed a substantial record of 797 hits, 143 doubles, and 338 runs scored.

Regular visitors of Notinhalloffame.com know that we are slowly working on the top 50 of every major team in the NHL, NBA, NFL and MLB.  Once that is done, we intend to look at how each team honor their past players, coaches and executives.  As such, it is important to us that the Seattle Mariners have announced that Felix Hernandez will become the 11th member of their franchise Hall of Fame.

Hernandez played his entire MLB career with the Mariners, the team where he would become the "King" of the Pacific Northwest and all of Baseball.

“King Felix” made his first appearance in the Majors in 2005, and after showing gradual improvement over his first few seasons, Hernandez took the throne in 2009, leading the American League in Wins (19), H/9 (7.5), and finishing second in Cy Young voting.  Hernandez was better in 210, winning the Cy Young, with a league-leading 2.27 ERA and 7.0 H/9, while also finishing atop the leaderboard in Innings Pitched (249.2).

Hernandez would not win the Cy Young again, but he was a contender for the award for years to come.  From 2011 to 2015, he was a perennial All-Star (he went to six in total), and the last of those four years, he was in the top eight in Cy Young votes, including another second-place finish in 2014.  That year, Hernandez led the AL in ERA (2.14), WHIP (0.915), and H/9 (6.5).

Hernandez played until 2019, retiring with a career record of 169-136 and 2,524 Strikeouts.

The ceremony will take place on a date to be determined in August.  Hernandez will join Alvin Davis, Dave Niehaus, Jay Buhner, Edgar Martinez, Randy Johnson, Dan Wilson, Ken Griffey Jr., Lou Piniella, Jamie Moyer and Ichiro Suzuki.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Felix Hernandez for this impending honor.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity.  As such, we are very happy to present our pre-2022 revision of our top 50 Seattle Mariners.

As for all of our top 50 players in baseball we look at the following: 

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the American League. 

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

Seattle came close to making the playoffs in 2021, and on our list, we have two significant jumps.  

As always, we present our top five, though there were no changes, and only one new addition overall.

1. Ken Griffey Jr.

2. Edgar Martinez

3. Ichiro Suzuki

4. Felix Hernandez

5. Randy Johnson

You can find the entire list here.

Outfielder, Mitch Haniger, jumped up ten spots to #29 and Pitcher, Marco Gonzales, moved to #34 from #48.  Kyle Seager, who just retired, did not move from his spot a #8.

We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.

Seattle Mariners Third Baseman, Kyle Seager, announced his abrupt retirement today, ending speculation that he might sign with his brother, Corey, in Texas.

An 11-year veteran, Seager debuted with Seattle in 2011, and never played for any other MLB team.  A solid slugger, Seager had over 20 Home Runs eight straight years (2012-19), and smacked 35 last year, a career-high, but also had a career-low .212 Batting Average.  He retired with 242 Home Runs, 1,395 Hits with a Slash Line of .251/.321/.442.

Seager is eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2027, though is unlikely to gain induction.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to wish Kyle Seager the best in his post-playing career.

Regular visitors of Notinhalloffame.com know that we are slowly working on the top 50 of every major team in the NHL, NBA, NFL and MLB.  Once that is done, we intend to look at how each team honor their past players, coaches and executives.  As such, it is news to us that the Seattle Mariners have announced that former Outfielder, Ichiro Suzuki, will be inducted into the Mariners Hall of Fame on August 27 before their home against Cleveland.

After a successful career in Japan, Ichiro joined the Mariners at age 27, where he shattered the myth of a Japanese position player thriving in the Majors.  Ichiro was a hitting machine, leading the American League in Hits seven times, winning two Batting Titles, and he batted over .300 in his first ten years in Baseball, a streak in which he was never not included in the All-Star Game.  He won the MVP, the Rookie of the Year, ten Gold Gloves and three Silver Sluggers.  

Ichiro was traded to the Yankees in 2012, but he returned to close out his career for 15 Games in 2018, and two in 2019, when the Mariners opened the season in Japan.  He recorded 2,542 Hits, batted .321 and stole 438 Bases for Seattle.

Ichiro is eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025, and he should be a first ballot of inductee.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Ichiro Suzuki for his impending honor.

54. Felix Hernandez

Felix Hernandez played his entire MLB career with the Seattle Mariners, the team where he would become the "King" of the Pacific Northwest and all of Baseball.

“King Felix” made his first appearance in the Majors in 2005, and after showing gradual improvement over his first few seasons, Hernandez took the throne in 2009, leading the American League in Wins (19), H/9 (7.5), and finishing second in Cy Young voting.  Hernandez was better in 210, winning the Cy Young, with a league-leading 2.27 ERA and 7.0 H/9, while also finishing atop the leaderboard in Innings Pitched (249.2).

Hernandez would not win the Cy Young again, but he was a contender for the award for years to come.  From 2011 to 2015, he was a perennial All-Star (he went to six in total), and in the last of those four years, he was in the top eight in Cy Young votes, including another second-place finish in 2014.  That year, Hernandez led the AL in ERA (2.14), WHIP (0.915), and H/9 (6.5).

Hernandez played until 2019, retiring with a career record of 169-136 and 2,524 Strikeouts.

151. Mark Langston

Mark Langston was one of the most underrated flamethrowers in baseball history, and let’s give him a bit of due here.

The San Diego native led the American League as a Seattle Mariner in Strikeouts (204) as a rookie in 1994, and he was the runner-up for the Rookie of the Year award.  Langston led the AL in Strikeouts in 1986 and 1987, going to the All-Star Game in the latter year.  

After a brief stint in Montreal, Langston came to the California Angels, where he was a three-time All-Star.  As an Angel, Langston has four 13-win seasons and four campaigns with over 174 Strikeouts.  He would finish his career with a brief run in San Diego and Cleveland with 2,464 career Strikeouts.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity. As such, we are very happy to present the pre-2021 update of our top 50 Seattle Mariners of all-time.

As for all of our top 50 players in baseball we look at the following: 

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the American League. 

3. Playoff accomplishments.

4. Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

There is only one new addition near the bottom part of our list.  As always, we announce our top five immediately, but out full list can be found here.

1. Ken Griffey Jr.

2. Edgar Martinez

3. Ichiro Suzuki

4. Felix Hernandez

5. Randy Johnson

There was some minor tinkering on the list due to the changing values from Baseball Reference.  The new entry is current staff ace, Marco Gonzales, who debuts at #48.

We welcome your input and commentsand as always, we thank you for your support.

Marco Gonzales was a First Round Pick in 2013 by the St. Louis Cardinals, but the Seattle Mariners were able to obtain him in a trade for Tyler O’Neill in the summer of 2017. Gonzales had made it to the Majors by that point, but he had not yet proven himself as a bona fide Starting Pitcher at baseball’s highest level.  This would change in the Emerald City.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team.  We have a new one to unveil today, that of the Seattle Mariners. 

Entering the American League as an expansion team in 1977, the Seattle Mariners have had a lot of great players, but despite that, they are the only team to have never appeared in the World Series.  

As for all of our top 50 players in baseball we look at the following: 

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the American League.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

Remember, this is ONLY based on what a player does on that particular team and not what he accomplished elsewhere and also note that we have placed an increased importance on the first two categories.

This list is updated up until the end of the 2019 Season.

The complete list can be found here, but as always we announce our top five in this article.  They are:

1. Ken Griffey Jr.

2. Edgar Martinez

3. Ichiro Suzuki 

4. Felix Hernandez

5. Randy Johnson

We will continue our adjustments on our existing lists and will continue developing our new lists.  

Look for our All-Time Top 50 Tampa Bay Rays coming next!

As always we thank you for your support.