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2001 Seattle Mariners season

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General manager(s)
  
Pat Gillick

Manager(s)
  
Lou Piniella

2001 Seattle Mariners season

Owner(s)
  
Hiroshi Yamauchi (represented by Howard Lincoln)

Local television
  
KSTW-TV 11 (Dave Niehaus, Rick Rizzs, Ron Fairly, Dave Valle, Dave Henderson, Tom Paciorek)

Local radio
  
KIRO 710 AM (Dave Niehaus, Rick Rizzs, Ron Fairly, Dave Valle, Dave Henderson)

The Seattle Mariners' 2001 season was the 25th since the franchise's inception. The season saw the Mariners obtain a record of 116–46, tying the Major League record for wins set by the Chicago Cubs in 1906 and setting the record for wins by an American League team. They led the majors in both runs scored and fewest runs allowed.

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Winning the American League West division, the 2001 season marked the only time the Mariners reached the postseason in consecutive seasons to date, following their wild card berth in 2000. The team went on to defeat the Cleveland Indians in the American League Division Series, but fell to the New York Yankees in five games in the American League Championship Series.

The 2001 season was also notable for the Major League debut of star Japanese outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, who led the league in batting average and won the AL MVP, as well as the Mariners hosting their second All-Star Game. To date, it is also the last season where the Mariners reached the postseason.

Offseason

  • November 7, 2000: Scott Podsednik was signed as a Free Agent with the Seattle Mariners.
  • December 22, 2000: Bret Boone was signed as a Free Agent with the Seattle Mariners.

    • All-Star game

    The Mariners hosted the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 10, 2001 at Safeco Field. It was the second time the Mariners hosted the Midsummer Classic, and the first at Safeco Field. Eight Mariners were in the game, including four in the starting lineup. The game resulted in the American League defeating the National League by the final score of 4-1. This would be the final All-Star Game for Cal Ripken, Jr. and Tony Gwynn.

    Starters by position

    Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases

    Other batters

    Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases

    Starting pitchers

    Note: G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

    Other pitchers

    Note: G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

    Relief pitchers

    Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; SVO = Save opportunities; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

    Postseason Game log

    Awards and records

  • Bret Boone, Most RBIs in one season by an American League Second Baseman (141)
  • Ichiro Suzuki, American League Most Valuable Player
  • Ichiro Suzuki, American League Rookie of the Year
  • Ichiro Suzuki, American League Batting Champion
  • Ichiro Suzuki, American League Stolen Base Leader
  • Freddy García, American League ERA Leader
  • Lou Piniella, Manager of the Year

    • All-Star Game

  • John Olerud, First Base, Starter
  • Bret Boone, Second Base, Starter
  • Ichiro Suzuki, Outfield, Starter
  • Edgar Martínez, Designated Hitter, Starter
  • Mike Cameron, Outfield, Reserve
  • Freddy García, Pitcher, Reserve
  • Jeff Nelson, Pitcher, Reserve
  • Kazuhiro Sasaki, Pitcher, Reserve

    • Farm system

    LEAGUE CO-CHAMPIONS: Tacoma

    Major League Baseball Draft

    The following is a list of 2001 Seattle Mariners draft picks. The Mariners took part in the June regular draft, also known as the Rule 4 draft. The Mariners made 52 selections in the 2001 draft, the first being shortstop Michael Garciaparra in the first round. In all, the Mariners selected 23 pitchers, 13 outfielders, 7 catchers, 5 shortstops, 2 third basemen, 1 first baseman, and 1 second baseman.

    Draft

    Key

    Table

    References

    External links

  • 2001 Seattle Mariners
  • 2001 Seattle Mariners at Baseball Almanac

    • Awards and records

  • Bret Boone, Most RBIs in one season by an American League Second Baseman (141)
  • Ichiro Suzuki, American League Most Valuable Player
  • Ichiro Suzuki, American League Rookie of the Year
  • Ichiro Suzuki, American League Batting Champion
  • Ichiro Suzuki, American League Stolen Base Leader
  • Freddy García, American League ERA Leader
  • Lou Piniella, Manager of the Year

    • All-Star Game

  • John Olerud, First Base, Starter
  • Bret Boone, Second Base, Starter
  • Ichiro Suzuki, Outfield, Starter
  • Edgar Martínez, Designated Hitter, Starter
  • Mike Cameron, Outfield, Reserve
  • Freddy García, Pitcher, Reserve
  • Jeff Nelson, Pitcher, Reserve
  • Kazuhiro Sasaki, Pitcher, Reserve

    • Farm system

    LEAGUE CO-CHAMPIONS: Tacoma

    Major League Baseball Draft

    The following is a list of 2001 Seattle Mariners draft picks. The Mariners took part in the June regular draft, also known as the Rule 4 draft. The Mariners made 52 selections in the 2001 draft, the first being shortstop Michael Garciaparra in the first round. In all, the Mariners selected 23 pitchers, 13 outfielders, 7 catchers, 5 shortstops, 2 third basemen, 1 first baseman, and 1 second baseman.

    References

    2001 Seattle Mariners season Wikipedia
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