A Seattle Mariners fan’s guide to picking the perfect jersey
PNWS Staff
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Your guide to picking your next Mariners jersey.
One of the biggest investments a sports fan can make is purchasing a jersey. There is no worse feeling than picking up a James Paxton jersey in 2018 to see him traded away that offseason. Or to invest in a Robinson Cano jersey right before he gets suspended for using performance-enhancing drugs. On top of this, the Mariners have churned through their roster over the last few years, leaving minor leaguer (and Seattle native) Jordan Cowan as the second longest-tenured player on the team behind Kyle Seager.
But now is a new era. The young stars are rising, and many will stay in the Emerald City for a while. If now is the time for you to invest in a Mariners jersey, these are your best options. Jersey worthiness is going to be judged on the player’s success, potential, character, and likelihood to stay.
The Classics
Ken Griffey Jr. – 24, Edgar Martinez – 11, Jay Buhner – 19, or Ichiro – 51.
There are three jerseys you can never go wrong with as a Mariners fan. The immortal names of Ken Griffey Jr., Edgar Martinez, Jay Buhner, and Ichiro represent players held in high regard in and around the Pacific Northwest. All four were outstanding representatives of the organization. Unlike Randy Johnson, Alex Rodriguez, or even Adrian Beltre, the four players started and/or ended their careers in Seattle. Having a current a player’s jersey can be more fun; then again, the classics never go completely out of style. Felix Hernandez’s number 34 possibly could be on this list; he was the most popular player on the team for a long time.