6 Baseball Players who Played for Mariners and Brewers
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page then you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
That also means that today’s grid has asked for players that have played for both the Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers.
And, it also means that you’re probably stuck on this particular box and you’re looking for a little help. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played for both the Mariners and the Brewers.
Popular Choices
Guys in this tier are likely to be popular picks because of the impact they made on both teams and/or how recently they’ve played in both uniforms.
Kolten Wong
Kolten Wong is in his 11th year in the majors, currently playing 2nd base with the Seattle Mariners. Prior to Seattle, Wong played for the Cardinals and Brewers.
Wong is an exceptional defensive player and 2x Gold Glove award winner (Cardinals).
Because of his solid play and recency in 3 different teams’ uniforms, Wong could be a popular pick for multiple grid squares.
*Wong was previously the most popular pick for this square (Grid 107).
Richie Sexson
Richie Sexson was a big-hitting first baseman in baseball from 1997 to 2008, playing for the Brewers, Mariners, Diamondbacks, Indians (now Guardians), and Yankees.
Standing at 6’8″, Sexson was an intimidating presence at the plate and cranked over 300 home runs during his career with a single-season best of 45 in both 2001 and 2003 with the Brewers. He was a two-time All-Star and known for hitting some of the longest homers in the game.
Rare Choices
The following players are generally well-remembered in one of the uniforms but not necessarily both.
Mike Cameron
Mike Cameron, an exceptional center fielder, is known for his defensive prowess, speedy base running, and notable power. He played from 1995 until 2011, contributing to eight different teams, including the Seattle Mariners and the New York Mets.
Cameron racked up 278 home runs and 968 RBIs over his 17-year career, while maintaining a batting average of .249. He was selected as an All-Star once, and his exceptional fielding earned him three Gold Glove Awards.
One of his career highlights was on May 2, 2002, when he hit four home runs in a single game, a rare accomplishment in MLB history.
Cameron Key Stats
- All-Star (Mariners)
- Gold Glove (Mariners, Padres)
- 100+ RBIs (Mariners)
Nelson Cruz
Nelson Cruz is in his 19th season in the major leagues. He has played for 8 different teams over that span including the Rangers, Mariners, Twins, Rays, Padres, Nationals, Orioles and Brewers.
Cruz has had a ton of success throughout his career including 7 All-Star appearances (Rangers, Orioles, Mariners, Twins) and 4 Silver Slugger awards (Mariners, Twins).
He’s gone over 40 home runs twice in his career (Orioles, Mariners) and over 100 RBIs in 4 different seasons (Orioles, Mariners, Twins).
Cruz Key Stats
- All-Star (Rangers, Orioles, Mariners, Twins)
- Silver Slugger (Mariners, Twins)
- 40+ Home Run Season (Orioles, Mariners, Twins)
- 100+ RBI Season (Orioles, Mariners, Twins)
Daniel Vogelbach
Daniel Vogelbach was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the second round of the 2011 MLB Draft. He is a first baseman but has primarily filled the role of designated hitter, who has played for the Mariners, Brewers, Blue Jays, Pirates and Mets.
In his MLB career, Vogelbach has shown power at the plate, highlighted by his All-Star selection in 2019 while with the Mariners. In that season, he hit 30 home runs and drove in 76 runs, batting .208 with a .341 on-base percentage.
Vogelbach has been known for his strong batting eye and home run ability. His defensive limitations have often led him to be used as a designated hitter in the American League.
Jeff Cirillo
Jeff Cirillo, who played from 1994 to 2007, is best known for his time as a third baseman with the Milwaukee Brewers. However, Cirillo bounced around with five other teams in his career including the Rockies, Mariners, Diamondbacks, Twins and Padres.
Cirillo was a consistent hitter, compiling over 1,500 hits, 112 home runs, and a .296 career batting average.
His best seasons came in the late 90s, when he was named to the All-Star team in 1997 (Brewers) and 2000 (Rockies). Known for his ability to hit for average and his defensive skills at third base, Cirillo was a valuable asset to his teams.
