6 Baseball Players who Played for Mariners and Diamondbacks
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 who have played for both the Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks.
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 on both the Mariners and the Diamondbacks.
Randy Johnson
Randy Johnson, also known as the ‘Big Unit’, was a towering force in baseball from 1988 to 2009. He threw mainly for the Mariners and Diamondbacks but also played for the Montreal Expos, Yankees, Giants and Astros.
Johnson won the World Series with the Diamondbacks in 2001, where he was also the World Series MVP. He racked up over 300 wins, more than 4,800 strikeouts, and bagged the Cy Young Award five times. Johnson got into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015.
*Johnson has previously been the most popular pick for this square (Grid 101).
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.
Andy Benes
Andy Benes played from 1989 to 2002 and is probably best remembered for his time as a starting pitcher with the Padres and Cardinals, but he also spent time with the Diamondbacks and Mariners.
Benes was a formidable presence on the mound, racking up over 150 wins and exactly 2,000 strikeouts in his career. His best season came in 1996 when he won 18 games with the Cardinals and finished third for the Cy Young.
He was an All-Star in 1993 and represented Team USA in the 1988 Olympics, winning a gold medal.
Justin Upton
Justin Upton, who played 16 years in the majors, is most recognized for his time as an outfielder with the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Angels.
Upton had an impressive career, with over 1700 hits, 325 home runs, and a .261 career batting average.
He was a four-time All-Star (Diamondbacks, Padres, Tigers) and was awarded a Silver Slugger in 2011 and 2014 (Diamondbacks, Tigers/Angels). His best season might have been 2011 when he hit .289 with 31 home runs, 88 RBIs, and 21 stolen bases.
AJ Pollock
AJ Pollock is in his 12th year in the majors, currently playing in the outfield for the Seattle Mariners. Pollock has previously played with the White Sox, Dodgers and Diamondbacks.
Pollock has been a consistent player over his career with a career .273 batting average, over 1000 hits and 145 home runs. His best season was in 2015 with the Diamondbacks when he made the All-Star team and won a Gold Glove.
Mark Trumbo
Mark Trumbo was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the 18th round of the 2004 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut with the Angels in 2010 and developed into a powerful slugger.
Trumbo’s breakout season came in 2012 when he hit 32 home runs with 95 RBIs and was named to his first All-Star Game. After stints with the Diamondbacks and Mariners, Trumbo joined the Orioles in 2016. That year, he led the MLB with 47 home runs and earned his second All-Star selection.
Over his career, Trumbo became known for his home run power, hitting 30 or more homers in three different seasons. However, he also faced injuries that hampered his career, particularly in the later years.
Trumbo Key Stats
- All-Star (Angels, Orioles)
- Silver Slugger (Orioles)
- 40+ Home Run Season (Orioles)
- 100+ RBI Season (Angels, Orioles)
