Baseball Players who Played for Rays 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 Tampa Bay Rays and 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 Rays and the Mariners.
Mike Zunino
Mike Zunino has become known for his powerful bat and defensive skills as a catcher. Since being selected third overall by the Seattle Mariners in the 2012 MLB Draft, Zunino played 6 seasons with the Mariners followed by 4 years with the Tampa Bay Rays, and is now playing in Cleveland.
Despite facing challenges with his batting average, Zunino has proven himself to be a home run hitter, boasting multiple seasons with 20 or more home runs. He had a career-high of 33 with the Rays in 2021, helping him secure his first All-Star appearance.
Behind the plate, he is considered a strong defensive catcher, regularly ranking highly in defensive metrics and showcasing a strong arm.
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)
Tino Martinez
Tino Martinez, a two-time All-Star first baseman, was a vital component of the New York Yankees dynasty in the late 1990s. Known for his power and run-producing ability, Martinez had an impressive career from 1990 to 2005 with the Mariners, Yankees, Cardinals, and Rays.
He amassed 339 home runs and drove in 1271 runs during his career, while maintaining a .271 lifetime batting average. Martinez had a knack for the dramatic, including his grand slam in Game 1 of the 1998 World Series. Martinez was a key component of the 4 World Series titles that the Yankees won in ’96, ’98, ’99 and 2000.
Martinez Key Stats
- All-Star (Mariners, Yankees)
- Silver Slugger (Yankees)
- 40+ Home Run Season (Yankees)
- 100+ RBI Season (Mariners, Yankees)
