7 Baseball Players who Played for Padres and Mariners
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 San Diego Padres and the Seattle Mariners.
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 Padres and the Mariners.
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)
Robinson Cano
Robinson Cano began his MLB career with the Yankees in 2005, quickly establishing himself as one of the game’s top second basemen. He was selected for multiple All-Star Games and won a World Series championship in 2009. He also earned Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Awards in New York.
In 2014, Cano signed with the Seattle Mariners, inking one of the most lucrative contracts in baseball history at the time. With the Mariners, he continued to excel, earning additional All-Star selections and reaching career milestones in hits and home runs.
Despite his on-field successes, Cano’s career faced significant setbacks (and controversy) when he was suspended for 80 games during the 2018 season and 162 games in 2020 for violating MLB’s drug policy.
Cano Key Stats
- All-Star (Yankees, Mariners)
- Gold Glove (Yankees)
- Silver Slugger (Yankees)
- World Series Champ (Yankees)
- 200+ Hit Season (Yankees)
- 100+ RBI Season (Yankees, Mariners)
- .300 Batting Average Season (Yankees, Mariners, Mets)
Rickey Henderson
Rickey Henderson was one of my favorite baseball players growing up. In fact, somewhere in a closet, I have a baseball card binder with over 150 Rickey Henderson baseball cards.
Most of us probably remember Henderson as an Oakland A, back in the late 80s playing on the same A’s teams as the Bash Brothers.
But, he played for an incredible 25 years in the majors and played on 9 different teams during that span.
Rickey played 14 years with the A’s, but he also played for the New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, LA Dodgers, Anaheim Angels, Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays.
So, not only is he an acceptable answer for a player who played for both the Padres and the Mariners, but Rickey Henderson is a very versatile Immaculate Grid answer that you can use quite often.
In fact, he also had over 1400 career stolen bases, over 2200 runs and over 3000 hits (all of which could appear as possible categories).
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)
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.
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.
Bret Boone
Bret Boone, who played from 1992 to 2005, is best known for his time as a second baseman with the Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds.
Boone had a productive career, accumulating over 1700 hits, 252 home runs, and a .266 career batting average. He was a three-time All-Star (Reds, Mariners) and won four Gold Gloves (Reds, Mariners), a testament to his excellent defensive skills.
His standout season came in 2001 with the Mariners when he posted a .331 batting average, smashed 37 home runs, and drove in an impressive 141 RBIs, which led the American League.
