5 Baseball Players who Played for Mariners and Orioles
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 Baltimore Orioles.
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 Orioles.
Jamie Moyer
Jamie Moyer was a steady pitcher in baseball for an impressive stretch from 1986 to 2012. He made a name for himself with teams like the Mariners and Phillies, but also had stops with the Cubs, Orioles, Rangers, Rockies, Cardinals and Red Sox.
Over his career, he snagged over 260 wins, proving that you don’t need a blazing fastball to get the job done. Moyer was an All-Star once and was also a big part of the Phillies’ World Series win in 2008.
What’s really cool about him is that he pitched in the majors until he was 49, which is just amazing.
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)
Freddy Garcia
Freddy Garcia, nicknamed “The Chief”, was a prominent Major League Baseball pitcher from Venezuela whose career spanned from 1999 to 2013. Garcia had impressive stints with multiple teams, notably with the Seattle Mariners and the Chicago White Sox.
He shined during his time with the Mariners from 1999 to 2004, winning an American League ERA title in 2001. In 2005, Garcia was instrumental in the Chicago White Sox’s World Series championship, throwing seven scoreless innings in Game 4 to help secure the title.
His career concluded with a respectable record of 156 wins and 108 losses, an ERA of 4.15, and 1621 strikeouts.
Garcia Key Stats
- All-Star (Mariners)
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)
Heathcliff Slocumb
You may remember Heathcliff Slocumb as a relief pitcher with the Phillies and Red Sox in the 90s, but he was a bit of a journeyman playing for 8 teams over the course of 10 years. (Cubs, Phillies, Cardinals, Red Sox, Mariners, Padres, Indians (now Guardians), Orioles)
He was a solid reliever with some good seasons and even an all-star appearance while with the Phillies in 1995.
However, he might be best known in baseball lore for being traded from the Red Sox to the Mariners in 1997 for Derek Lowe and Jason Varitek, a deal that later appeared very lopsided in Boston’s favor.