Sunday, February 23, 2020
Game #1 (0-0)
Peoria Stadium TEXAS RANGERS (1-0) at SEATTLE
Starting Pitchers: LH Joe Palumbo (0-3, 9.18 in 2019) vs. LH Yusei Kikuchi (6-11, 5.46 in 2019)
1:10 pm MT/12:10 pm PT • Radio: 710 ESPN Seattle • TV: ROOT SPORTS NW
SPRING RECORD
Overall Record................................... 0-0
PEORIA STADIUM............................. 0-0
Home Record.................................... 0-0
Road Record..................................... 0-0
Current Streak..................................... --
THE COUNTDOWN
32 days to Opening Day, 3/26 vs TEX
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Feb. 24........................ vs. Chicago-NL
Feb. 25............................. at Milwaukee
Feb. 26.............................. at Cincinnati
Bold - Peoria Stadium
BY THE NUMBERS
.474
Mariners outfielders Kyle Lewis and
Jake Fraley combined to hit .474 (9x19)
with 5 runs scored, 1 double, 1 triple, 3
home runs, 7 RBI and 1 walk during the
month of Febuary in 2019.
9
This is the 9th Major League Spring
Training for Mariners third baseman
Kyle Seager...was first invited to Major
League Camp in 2012, despite making
his Major League debut in 2011...ap-
peared in 5 spring training games for
the Mariners in both 2010 and 2011.
10.131
Carlos González is the most senior
player in camp with 10 years, 131 days
of Major League service…current spring
roster includes 5 players with at least 5
years of MLB time, including González
(10.131), Kyle Seager (8.085), Wei-Yin
Chen (8.000) Dee Gordon (7.154) and
Taijuan Walker (5.142)...in 2019, the
Mariners opened spring training camp
with 13 players with at least 5 years of
MLB service.
21
The Mariners have 71 players on their
Spring Training roster…21 of them were
not in the organization when the 2019
season ended.
44
This is the Mariners 44th spring train-
ing in club history…Seattle trained in
Tempe from 1977-1992 and have been
in Peoria since 1993 (played all road
games in ‘93 as stadium was being
completed).
THE ROSTER
The spring roster is currently at 71
players (40 roster, 30 non-roster, 1
IL)…the camp breakdown by position
is the following: 37 pitchers (15 non-
roster, 1 IL), 6 catchers (4 non-roster),
15 infielders (4 non-roster) and 13
outfielders (7 non-roster).
ON THE AIR
Today’s game vs. the Rangers will
be televised live in HD on ROOT
SPORTS NW and broadcast live on
710 ESPN Seattle (12:10 pm PT/1:10
pm in AZ)…Dave Sims and Mike
Blowers will call the game on TV,
while Rick Rizzs and Gary Hill will
broadcast the game on the radio…
complete spring training day-by-day
with TV and radio listings is listed on
Page 2 of these game notes.
MARINERS (0-0) Home #1 (0-0)
TODAY’S GAME INFORMATION
TODAY’S TILT…after their game against the Padres in Peoria was rained out yesterday, the Mariners
begin their 44th spring training with the Cactus League opener today against the Texas Rangers at
Peoria Stadium…today’s lid-lifter opens the 32-game Cactus League schedule for the Mariners that
will conclude March 24 at the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields…the Mariners will open the
regular season at T-Mobile Park on Thursday, March 26 vs. the Texas Rangers.
UPCOMING PROBABLE PITCHERS (subject to change)…
TODAY: Mariners vs. Rangers 1:10 pm/12:10 pm 710 ESPN Seattle/ROOT Sports
TEX — Palumbo*, Martin*, Rodríguez*, Hernández, Goody, Flynn*, Dillard, Evans
SEA — Kikuchi*, Cortes*, Hirano, Altavilla, Brennan, Misiewicz*, Guilbeau*, Warren
MONDAY: Mariners vs. Cubs 1:10 pm/12:10 pm 710 ESPN Seattle
CHC Alzolay
SEA — Gonzales*, Margevicius*, Edwards Jr., Grotz, Ramirez, Fletcher*, Mills
TUESDAY: Mariners at Brewers 1:05 pm/12:05 pm 710 ESPN Seattle#
SEA Graveman, Sheffield*, Grotz, Gerber, Mills, Anderson
MIL — Peralta, Phelps, Claudio*, Wilkerson, Jankins
* left-handed pitcher # delayed
LID LIFTER…the Mariners are 23-22-1 all-time in “official” Cactus League openers, including an
8-1 victory over the Athletics last spring…Seattle opened spring play three times with split-squad
action (‘02, ‘01, ‘03)…the Mariners have won 9 of last 12 spring openers.
VS. THE RANGERS…the Mariners and Rangers meet in the first of two Cactus League match-ups
this spring (also: March 16 in Surprise)…Seattle and Texas met once last spring, playing to a 4-4 tie
on Feb. 26 in Peoria…these two clubs will meet 19 times during the regular season, first on Opening
Day at T-Mobile Park on March 26 (1:10 pm first pitch)…Seattle and Texas will meet 9 times at
T-Mobile Park and 10 times at the Rangers new ballpark, Globe Life Field.
OPENING DAY…the Mariners open the regular season against the Texas Rangers on Thursday,
March 26 at 1:10 pm at T-Mobile Park…Mariners legend Ichiro Suzuki will throw out the ceremonial
first pitch prior to the Opening Day game…pick up tickets for Opening Day for just $20, plus catch
any game in April and May for $10, when you take advantage of the Opening Day Flash Sale…visit
Mariners.com/Flash for details; offer ends tonight at 11:59 pm PT…tickets for Opening Night and
all Mariners home games are available at Mariners.com/Tickets, the T-Mobile Park Box Office and
any Mariners Team Store.
PROSPECTING…the Mariners are ranked by Baseball America as having the 5th-best farm system
in the Major Leagues, behind Tampa Bay (#1), San Diego (#2), Los Angeles-NL (#3) and Atlanta
(#4)…five Mariners are ranked in Baseball America’s Top-100 Prospects: OF Julio Rodríguez (#8),
OF Jarred Kelenic (#11), 1B Evan White (#54), RHP Logan Gilbert (#59) and INF Noelvi Marte
(#92)…the Mariners are the only club with two of the top-11 prospects in 2020…Rodríguez (19),
Kelenic (20) and Marte (18) are each 20 years of age or younger…since 2018, the Mariners farm
system has risen in Baseball America’s from #30 (2018) to #14 (2019) and finally, #5 (2020)…of the
Mariners top-10 organizational prospects as ranked by Baseball America, seven are in Major League
Spring Training: Rodríguez (#1), Kelenic (#2), White (#3), Gilbert (#4), LHP Justus Sheffield (#7),
RHP Justin Dunn (#8) and OF Kyle Lewis (#10).
(MOSTLY) FAMILIAR FACES…of the 71 players on the Mariners Spring Training roster, 21 were not
with the Mariners organization at the end of last season…of the 50 returning players, 30 appeared
in the Majors with the Mariners in 2019…in 2019, 35 of the 67 players in camp were new to the
organization and 19 of the 32 returning players appeared with the Mariners in 2018.
NEW COACHES…the Mariners eight-man coaching staff features four new faces this season:
Pitching Coach Pete Woodworth (w/AA Arkansas in ‘19), Bullpen Coach Brian De Lunas (Director
of Pitching Development Strategies in ‘19), Major League Field Coordinator Carson Vitale (Minor
League Field Coordinator in ‘19) and Assistant Hitting Coach Jarret DeHart (Roving Minor League
Hitting Strategist in ‘19)…each of the Mariners four new coaches were with the organization in
2019…of the four coaches returning to the Mariners Major League coaching staff, two are in the
same role as last season – Hitting Coach Tim Laker and First Base/Infield Coach Perry Hill – while
two are in new roles: Third Base Coach Manny Acta (Bench Coach in ‘19) and Bench Coach Jared
Sandberg (ML Field Coordinator in ‘19).
AROUND THE WORLD…in camp this spring, the Mariners have players from the United States
(58), the Dominican Republic (7), Japan (2), Cuba (1), Mexico (1), Taiwan (1) and Venezuela (1).
ON THE AIR…ROOT SPORTS and 710 ESPN Seattle will provide complete coverage of the
Mariners 2020 Spring Training schedule…ROOT SPORTS will televise 10 Cactus League games
and 710 ESPN Seattle will air 30 spring games (20 will be aired live, while 10 will be carried on a
delayed basis)…see the complete broadcast schedule on page 2 of the game notes.
INFORMATION GUIDE…the 2020 Seattle Mariners Information Guide has been printed and
available for pickup in the Mariners PR office…the digital edition of the media guide is also available
for download via the Mariners Virtual Press Box (www.MarinersMedia.com).
HEY RIZZS, AS YOU KNOW…the Mariners have 71 players in Major League Spring Training
camp…BUT DID YOU KNOW?…that of the 71 players currently in camp, 63 are 29 years of age
or younger?…of those 70 players, 22 are 25 years of age and younger…there are four players in
camp who are 22 years of age and younger: RHP Joey Gerber (22), RHP Logan Gilbert (22), OF
Jarred Kelenic (20) and OF Julio Rodríguez (19)…Rodríguez is the youngest player in camp (19
years, 55 days)…right-hander Yoshihisa Hirano is the oldest player in camp (35 years, 351 days).
 2020 SPRING TRAINING GAME NOTES • FEBRUARY 23, 2020 • VS. TEXAS RANGERS

#18 — YUSEI KIKUCHI (LHP)

YEAR TEAM W-L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB SO
2019 SEATTLE 6-11 5.46 32 32 1 1 161.2 195 109 98 36 50 116
2020 SPRING 0-0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MLB Totals 6-11 5.46 32 32 1 1 161.2 195 109 98 36 50 116

2020 Spring Training - Is making his Cactus League debut today.
• The Totals – Was 6-11 with a 5.46 ERA (98 ER, 161.2 IP) with 116 strikeouts and 50 walks in 32 starts with the Mariners.
• Reliable – His 32 starts tied for 4th-most by a rookie in single-season club history (also: Matt Young, 1983)…his 32 starts were tied for
the Major League lead among rookies in 2019 (also: Sandy Alcantara-MIA, Dakota Hudson-STL and Merrill Kelly-ARI).
• Rookie Leader – Finished the season with 116 strikeouts, 6th-most in club history by a Mariners rookie…ranked 10th in the Majors
(4th in the AL) among rookies in 2019 (most: Merrill Kelly-ARI, 158).
• You Complete Me – Recorded his first career complete game shutout on August 18 at Toronto, striking out 8 in 9.0 scoreless innings.
• Give Me Five – When tossing at least 5.0 innings, was 6-5 with a 3.84 ERA (53 ER, 124.1 IP) in 21 starts…in 11 starts in which he did
not complete 5.0 innings, went 0-6 with a 10.85 ERA (45 ER, 37.1 IP).
• Historic Debut – Made his Major League debut on March 21 against Oakland at the Tokyo Dome in Japan…became the first Japa-
nese-born player to make his Major League debut in Japan…worked into the 5th inning with a 3-1 lead but took a no decision.
ALSO SCHEDULED TO PITCH
#53 — Dan Altavilla (RHP): #45 — Taylor Guilbeau (LHP):
2020 Spring Training: Is making his 2020 Cactus League debut today. 2020 Spring Training: Is making his 2020 Cactus League debut today.
• 2019 Totals - Went 2-1 with a 5.52 ERA (9 ER, 14.2 IP) with 12 walks and • The Totals – Recorded 3 holds and a 3.65 ERA (5 ER, 12.1 IP) with 7
18 strikeouts in 17 appearances with the Mariners. strikeouts and 3 walks in 17 relief outings with the Mariners.
• Ouch - On the 10-day IL, July 6 – Sept. 1, with a right forearm strain…made • Debut – Made his big league debut on Aug. 17 at Toronto.
1 appearance on a rehab assignment with Short-A Everett on Aug. 11… • Finish – In his last 9 games (9/5-end), had a 1.69 ERA (1 ER, 5.1 IP).
made 6 rehab appearances with Triple-A Tacoma. • Trade – Acquired by Seattle from Washington along with Aaron Fletcher (lhp)
• Minors - Named to Seattle’s Opening Day roster…optioned to Triple-A Ta- and Elvis Alvarado (rhp) for H. Strickland (rhp) and R. Elías (lhp) on July 31.
coma on March 23 when Seattle’s Major League roster was cut to 25 play- • Tacoma – In 5 games with Triple-A Tacoma, posted a 1.80 ERA (1 ER, 5.0 IP).
ers...appeared in 29 games in the minor leagues, splitting time between Tri- #6 — Yoshihisa Hirano (RHP):
ple-A Tacoma (14 G), Double-A Arkansas (14 G) and Short-A Everett (1 G). 2020 Spring Training: Is making his 2020 Cactus League debut today.
• Drafted - Selected by Seattle in the 5th round of the 2014 MLB Draft. • 2019 Totals – Was 5-5 with a 4.75 ERA (28 ER, 53.0 IP) with 61 strikeouts
#65 — Brandon Brennan (RHP): and 22 walks in 62 games with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
2020 Spring Training: Is making his 2020 Cactus League debut today. • Control The Zone – Had a streak of 16 straight games without a walk
• 2019 Totals – Went 3-6 with 8 holds and a 4.56 ERA (24 ER, 47.1 IP) with from April 14 – May 26, 2019.
24 walks and 47 strikeouts in 44 games with the Mariners. • Right Is Wrong – Limited right-handed hitters to a .190 average (11x58)
• Finish Strong – Did not allow a run over his last 5 outings (4.0 IP) of the after June 22, including a .107 (3x28) mark over his final 12 games.
season, allowing only 1 hit with 3 walks and 3 strikeouts during that span. • Ouch – On the 10-day IL (right elbow inflammation) from Aug. 17-Sept. 8.
• Ouch – On the 10-day IL, June 14 – Aug. 6, with a right shoulder strain… #84 — Anthony Misiewicz (LHP):
combined for 9 appearances on rehab assignments with AZL Mariners (1 2020 Spring Training: Is making his 2020 Cactus League debut today.
GS) and Triple-A Tacoma (8 G)…made only 3 appearances before being • Travelin’ Man – Was 1-2, 2.52 (10 ER, 35.2 IP) with 36 strikeouts and
placed on the IL again with right shoulder inflammation on Aug. 15…made 7 walks in 7 starts with Arkansas…allowed 2 runs or less in all 7 starts.
1 appearance on a rehab assignment with Tacoma…reinstated from the IL • Welcome To Tacoma – Went 8-6 with a 5.36 ERA (57 ER, 95.2 IP) in 19
on Sept. 1. games (17 starts) with Tacoma…led the Rainiers in wins, game starts, in-
• Welcome Back – After being activated from the IL on September 1, went nings pitched and strikeouts…recorded 6 quality starts.
1-0 with 2 holds and a 1.59 ERA (2 ER, 11.1 IP) in 11 appearances. #43 — Art Warren (RHP):
• MLB Debut - Made his Major League debut on March 21 at Oakland (in 2020 Spring Training - Is making his 2020 Cactus League debut today.
Tokyo)…tossed a scoreless 8th inning in a 5-4 win. • The Totals – Went 1-0 with 1 hold and did not allow a run in 6 relief ap-
#30 — Nestor Cortes (LHP): pearances with the Mariners…struck out 5 and walked 2 over 5.1 innings.
2020 Spring Training: Is making his 2020 Cactus League debut today. • Debut – Made his Major League debut on September 12 vs. Cincinnati.
• 2019 Totals – Was 5-1, 5.67 (42 ER, 66.2 IP) and 69 strikeouts in 33 games • Nice Run – From September 20-27, retired 12 of 13 batters faced (1 er-
(1 start) over 8 stints with the Yankees. ror) while striking out 3 in 4.0 scoreless innings over 4 relief appearances.
• Streaking – Tossed 15.2 consecutive scoreless innings, May 19 – June 15. • Minors – Spent the season with Double-A Arkansas, going 2-1 with 15
• In the Win Column – Earned his first Major League win and collected a saves and a 1.71 ERA (6 ER, 31.2 IP) in 29 games.
career-high 7 strikeouts on June 15 at Chicago-AL (5.0,6,2,2,0,7). • Down Time – Had 2 stints on the minor league IL (4/29 – 6/8, rt. shoulder
• S/W-B - Was 2-2, 3.86 (17 ER, 39.2 IP) with Triple-A Scranton/W-B. inflammation, and 8/21 – 9/5, groin strain).
• Honors – Named to the Texas League Post-Season All-Star Team.

2020 SEATTLE MARINERS - SPRING TRAINING DAY-BY-DAY

DAY DATE OPP SCORE WINNER LOSER SAVE REC ATT
Saturday Feb. 22 San Diego Padres Cancelled (Rain) 0-0 N/A
Sunday Feb. 23 Texas Rangers Peoria 1:10/12:10 R/TV
Monday Feb. 24 Chicago Cubs Peoria 1:10/12:10 R
Tuesday Feb. 25 Milwaukee Brewers Maryvale 1:05/12:05 R#
Wednesday Feb. 26 Cincinnati Reds Goodyear 1:05/12:05 R#
Thursday Feb. 27 San Francisco Giants (ss) Peoria 1:10/12:10 R#
Chicago White Sox (ss) Goodyear 1:05/12:05
Friday Feb. 28 Arizona Diamondbacks Scottsdale 1:10/12:10 R
Saturday Feb. 29 Kansas City Royals Peoria 1:10/12:10 R/TV
Sunday March 1 Chicago Cubs Mesa 1:05/12:05 R
Monday March 2 Colorado Rockies Peoria 1:10/12:10 R#
Tuesday March 3 OFF DAY
Wednesday March 4 Los Angeles Angels Tempe 1:10/12:10 R#
Thursday March 5 San Diego Padres Peoria 1:10/12:10 R#
Friday March 6 Los Angeles Dodgers Glendale 6:05/5:05 R
Saturday March 7 Oakland Athletics Peoria 1:10/12:10 R/TV
Sunday March 8 San Francisco Giants Scottsdale 1:05 R
Monday March 9 Milwaukee Brewers Maryvale 7:05 R
Tuesday March 10 Los Angeles Angels Peoria 1:10 R#
Wednesday March 11 San Diego Padres Peoria 6:40 R
Thursday March 12 Cincinnati Reds (ss) Peoria 1:10 R#
Kansas City Royals (ss) Surprise 1:05
Friday March 13 Los Angeles Dodgers Peoria 6:40 R/TV
Saturday March 14 Oakland Athletics Mesa 1:05 R
Sunday March 15 Chicago White Sox Peoria 1:10 R/TV
Monday March 16 Texas Rangers Surprise 1:05 R#
Tuesday March 17 Cleveland Indians Peoria 1:10 R#
Wednesday March 18 OFF DAY
Thursday March 19 Milwaukee Brewers Peoria 6:40 R/TV
Friday March 20 Arizona Diamondbacks (ss) Peoria 6:40 R
March 20 Colorado Rockies (ss) Scottsdale 6:40 TV
Saturday March 21 Cleveland Indians Goodyear 6:05 R
Sunday March 22 San Diego Padres Peoria 1:10 R/TV
Monday March 23 Colorado Rockies Peoria 6:40 R/TV
Tuesday March 24 Colorado Rockies Scottsdale 12:10 R/TV
Bold: Home team (SS) in caps refers to Mariners split squad game
TV = ROOT Sports Broadcast R = 710 ESPN Seattle R# = Delayed radio on 710 ESPN Seattle