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Félix Hernández, the 2007 and 2009 Opening Day starter

The Seattle Mariners are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Seattle, Washington. They play in the American League West division. The Mariners have used 15 different Opening Day starting pitchers in their 33 seasons. The 15 starters have a combined Opening Day record of 11 wins, 11 losses (11–11) and 11 no decisions.[1] No decisions are only awarded to the starting pitcher if the game is won or lost after the starting pitcher has left the game.

Randy Johnson holds the Mariners' record for most Opening Day starts with six, and has an Opening Day record of 2–0.[2] All of Johnson's starts were in the former home ballpark of the Mariners, the Kingdome. Jamie Moyer has the most starts in Safeco Field, the Mariners' current home ballpark, and has an Opening Day record of 1–2. Mark Langston has the worst winning percentage as the Opening Day starting pitcher with a record of 0–3, all of which were pitched on the road.[1]

Overall, the Mariners have a record of 6–4 at the Kingdome on Opening Day, compared to a 2–3 record at Safeco Field, making their combined home record 8–7, and their away record 3–4.[1] The Mariners went on to play in the American League Division Series (ALDS) playoff games in 1995, 1997 and 2001. Randy Johnson, Jeff Fassero and Freddy García were the Opening Day starting pitchers those years, and had a combined Opening Day record of 2–0.[2]

Key

Season Each year is linked to an article about that particular Mariners season.
W Win
L Loss
ND (W) No decision by starting pitcher; Mariners won game
ND (L) No decision by starting pitcher; Mariners lost game
Pitcher (#) Number of appearances as Opening Day starter with the Mariners
* Advanced to the ALDS

Pitchers

Jamie Moyer, the 2000 and 2004–2006 Opening Day starter
Randy Johnson, the 1992–1996 and 1998 Opening Day starter
Season Pitcher Decision Opponent Location Reference
1977 Seguí, DiegoDiego Seguí L California Angels Kingdome [1][3]
1978 Abbott, GlennGlenn Abbott W Minnesota Twins Kingdome [1][2]
1979 Abbott, GlennGlenn Abbott (2) ND (W) California Angels Kingdome [1][2]
1980 Parrott, MikeMike Parrott W Toronto Blue Jays Kingdome [1]
1981 Abbott, GlennGlenn Abbott (3) L California Angels Kingdome [1][2]
1982 Bannister, FloydFloyd Bannister W Minnesota Twins Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome [1]
1983 Perry, GaylordGaylord Perry ND (W) New York Yankees Kingdome [1]
1984 Moore, MikeMike Moore ND (W) Toronto Blue Jays Kingdome [1]
1985 Moore, MikeMike Moore (2) W Oakland Athletics Kingdome [1]
1986 Moore, MikeMike Moore (3) ND (W) California Angels Kingdome [1]
1987 Langston, MarkMark Langston L California Angels Anaheim Stadium [1][2]
1988 Langston, MarkMark Langston (2) L Oakland Athletics Network Associates Coliseum [1][2]
1989 Langston, MarkMark Langston (3) L Oakland Athletics Network Associates Coliseum [1][2]
1990 Holman, BrianBrian Holman W California Angels Kingdome [1]
1991 Hanson, ErikErik Hanson L California Angels Kingdome [1]
1992 Johnson, RandyRandy Johnson ND (L) Texas Rangers Kingdome [1]
1993 Johnson, RandyRandy Johnson (2) W Toronto Blue Jays Kingdome [1]
1994 Johnson, RandyRandy Johnson (3) ND (L) Cleveland Indians Jacobs Field [4]
1995* Johnson, RandyRandy Johnson (4) W Detroit Tigers Kingdome [1]
1996 Johnson, RandyRandy Johnson (5) ND (W) Chicago White Sox Kingdome [1][5]
1997* Fassero, JeffJeff Fassero W New York Yankees Kingdome [6]
1998 Johnson, RandyRandy Johnson (6) ND (L) Cleveland Indians Kingdome [7]
1999 Fassero, JeffJeff Fassero (2) L Chicago White Sox Kingdome [1]
2000 Moyer, JamieJamie Moyer L Boston Red Sox Safeco Field [8]
2001* García, FreddyFreddy García ND (W) Oakland Athletics Safeco Field [1][2]
2002 García, FreddyFreddy García (2) L Chicago White Sox Safeco Field [9]
2003 García, FreddyFreddy García (3) L Oakland Athletics Network Associates Coliseum [1][2]
2004 Moyer, JamieJamie Moyer (2) L Anaheim Angels Safeco Field [2]
2005 Moyer, JamieJamie Moyer (3) W Minnesota Twins Safeco Field [10]
2006 Moyer, JamieJamie Moyer (4) ND (L) Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Safeco Field [11]
2007 Hernández, FélixFélix Hernández W Oakland Athletics Safeco Field [12]
2008 Bédard, ÉrikÉrik Bédard ND (W) Texas Rangers Safeco Field [13][14 ]
2009 Hernández, FélixFélix Hernández (2) W Minnesota Twins Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome [15]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y "Seattle Mariners Opening Day Starters and Results". Baseball-Reference. http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SEA/opening.shtml. Retrieved 2008-08-02.  
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Mariners Opening Day records". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. 2004-04-06. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/baseball/167874_mrec06.html. Retrieved 2008-08-25.  
  3. ^ "Home, sweet home: Seattle openers have been good to M's". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. 2003-04-08. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/baseball/116451_marihomeopen08.shtml. Retrieved 2008-08-25.  
  4. ^ Street, Jim (1994-04-05). "Opening Day Johnson's no-hit bid falls short Mariners fall 4-3 to Indians in 11th as bullpen falters". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/archives/1994/9404060035.asp. Retrieved 2008-08-25.  
  5. ^ Newnham, Blaine (1996-03-31). "It's Opening Day -- Warming Up For The M's". Seattle Times. http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19960331&slug=2321834. Retrieved 2008-08-25.  
  6. ^ Finnigan, Bob (1997-04-02). "Opening Day -- M's 4, Yankees 2 -- Griffey Hammers A Tribute -- Two Home Runs Will Stand As Slugger's Effort To Honor Robinson On Anniversary". Seattle Times. http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19970402&slug=2531881. Retrieved 2008-08-25.  
  7. ^ Finnigan, Bob (1998-04-01). "Opening Day / Cleveland 10, Seattle 9 -- Poison Pen -- Nine Runs Aren't Enough As Mariner Relievers Blow Big Lead". Seattle Times. http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19980401&slug=2742827. Retrieved 2008-08-25.  
  8. ^ Finnigan, Bob (2000-02-22). "M's name Moyer for Opening Day start". Seattle Times. http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=20000222&slug=4006181. Retrieved 2008-08-25.  
  9. ^ "Opening day: M's lose 6-5 as rally falls short". by the Associated Press. 2002-04-01. http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=20020401&slug=msap01. Retrieved 2008-08-25.  
  10. ^ Hickey, John (2005-04-05). "M's start season with a bang". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/baseball/218799_mari05.html. Retrieved 2008-08-25.  
  11. ^ Hickey, John (2006-04-04). "Opening Day: Signs of life in M's loss". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/baseball/265421_mari04.html. Retrieved 2008-08-25.  
  12. ^ Baker, Geoff (2007-04-02). "It's Felix for M's on opening day". Seattle Times. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2003633919_mari24.html. Retrieved 2008-08-25.  
  13. ^ Associated Press (2008-02-13). "Bedard to be Mariners' opening day starter". USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/al/mariners/2008-02-13-bedard-opener_N.htm. Retrieved 2008-08-02.  
  14. ^ "Mariners win opener with sound pitching, key hits". ESPN. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=280331112. Retrieved 2008-09-24.  
  15. ^ "Seattle 6, Minnesota 1". Yahoo!. http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/boxscore;_ylt=Av8Do4rAT3W57MNm6YJB.eQRvLYF?gid=290406109. Retrieved 2009-04-07.  
MLB Opening Day starting pitchers by team
AL East Central West
Baltimore Orioles Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Oakland Athletics
New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Seattle Mariners
Tampa Bay Rays Kansas City Royals Texas Rangers
Toronto Blue Jays Minnesota Twins
NL East Central West
Atlanta Braves Chicago Cubs Arizona Diamondbacks
Florida Marlins Cincinnati Reds Colorado Rockies
New York Mets Houston Astros Los Angeles Dodgers
Philadelphia Phillies Milwaukee Brewers San Diego Padres
Washington Nationals Pittsburgh Pirates San Francisco Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Others: Boston and Milwaukee Braves · Brooklyn Dodgers · New York Giants · Philadelphia and Kansas City Athletics · St. Louis Browns · Washington Senators
Seattle Mariners
Based in Seattle, Washington
The Franchise
Ballparks
Culture
Important Figures
Key Personnel
Owner: Nintendo of America, represented by Howard Lincoln • General Manager: Jack Zduriencik • Manager: Don Wakamatsu
Retired Numbers
All-Star Games Hosted (2)
American League
Western Division Titles (3)
1995 • 1997 • 2001
Minor League Affiliates
Tacoma Rainiers (AAA) • West Tenn Diamond Jaxx (AA) • High Desert Mavericks (A) • Everett AquaSox (A) • Clinton LumberKings (A) • Pulaski Mariners (Rookie) • AZL Mariners (Rookie) • DSL Mariners (Rookie) • VSL Mariners (Rookie)
Broadcasting
Television
Radio
Dave Niehaus • Rick Rizzs • Dave Sims • Mike Blowers • Julio Cruz (Spanish) • Alex Rivera (Spanish)







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