The Seattle Mariners are notable for being one of the expansion teams in Major League Baseball (MLB). The team was formed in 1977 following the departure of the Seattle Pilots to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States and becoming the Milwaukee Brewers. The Seattle Mariners started their season in 1977 as representatives of the West Division of the American League. Unlike most of their fellow competitors in the league, this team is yet to win the World Series or the American League (AL) Championship. That being said, they have won the West Division titles thrice since their inception.
The Seattle Mariners have produced talented players throughout 48 years of their existence from 1977 to 2024. These include the likes of Kyle Seager, Ichiro Suzuki, Ken Griffey Jr., Adrian Beltre, and Edgar Martinez among others. The team is also notable for having rivalries with the San Diego Padres, the Los Angeles Angels, and the Houston Astros. They have been using the T-Mobile Park as their home ground since 1999.
Who is the Seattle Mariners’ Manager in 2024?
Daniel Allen Wilson, also known as Dan Wilson has taken up the role of managing the Seattle Mariners in Major League Baseball (MLB) since August 22, 2024. He replaces the longtime former manager of the team, Scott Servais. Dan Wilson himself is a former baseball player who played college baseball for the Minnesota Golden Gophers at the University of Minnesota. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds with the #7th overall pick in the 1990 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut with the team on September 7, 1992. Since then he has played for the Cincinnati Reds and the Seattle Mariners in the league.
Dan Wilson is notable for playing in the 1996 MLB All-Star game and earning an AL All-Star award. He also won the Mariners Unsung Hero Award in 1995. Dan Wilson played his last game in MLB on September 30, 2005, after which, he retired from the game. He became a Seattle Mariners Hall of Famer in 2012. Following his career as a player, Dan Wilson moved on to broadcasting roles for the team. He also served as the Minor League Catching Coordinator for the Seattle Mariners since 2013. He took over his new role as the manager of the Seattle Mariners on August 22, 2024.
Dan Wilson's Physical Attributes
These are the physical attributes of Dan Wilson as the manager of the Seattle Mariners as of 2024 -
| Dan Wilson | Physical Attributes |
| Age | 55 years old (as of September 2024) |
| Height | 6’3” (190 cm) |
| Weight | 215 lbs (97 kg) |
Seattle Mariners Managers Year by Year
These are all the managers that the Seattle Mariners have signed as of 2024 -
| No. | Name | Years Managed | Managerial Record | Achievements |
| 1 | Darrell Johnson | 1977–1980 | 229-362 | Nil |
| 2 | Maury Wills | 1980–1981 | 26-56 | Nil |
| 3 | Rene Lachemann | 1981–1983 | 140-180 | Nil |
| 4 | Del Crandall | 1983–1984 | 93-131 | Nil |
| 5 | Chuck Cottier | 1984–1986 | 98-119 | Nil |
| 6 | Marty Martínez | 1986 | 0-1 | Nil |
| 7 | Dick Williams | 1986–1988 | 159-192 | Baseball Hall of Fame(2008) |
| 8 | Jim Snyder | 1988 | 45-60 | Nil |
| 9 | Jim Lefebvre | 1989–1991 | 233-253 | Nil |
| 10 | Bill Plummer | 1992 | 64-98 | Nil |
| 11 | Lou Piniella | 1993–2002 | 840-711 | AL West Division titles (1995, 2000, 2001) Wild Card Berth (2000, 2002) |
| 12 | Bob Melvin | 2003–2004 | 156-168 | Nil |
| 13 | Mike Hargrove | 2005–2007 | 192-210 | Nil |
| 14 | John McLaren | 2007–2008 | 68-88 | Nil |
| 15 | Jim Riggleman | 2008 (last 50 games) | 36-54 | Nil |
| 16 | Don Wakamatsu | 2009–2010 | 127-147 | Nil |
| 17 | Daren Brown | 2010 (last 50 games) | 19-31 | Nil |
| 18 | Eric Wedge | 2011–2013 | 213-273 | Nil |
| 19 | Lloyd McClendon | 2014–2015 | 163-161 | Nil |
| 20 | Scott Servais | 2016–2024 | 680-642 | Nil |
| 21 | Dan Wilson | 2024- Present | 16-12 | Nil |
Seattle Mariners Coaches 2024
These are the coaches helping manager Dan Wilson with the players in the 2024 season of the Seattle Mariners -
| Name | Position |
| Manny Acta (14) | Third Base Coach |
| Kristopher Negrón (21) | First Base Coach |
| Perry Hill (6) | Infield Coach |
| Edgar Martinez (11) | Hitting Coach |
| Tommy Joseph (81) | Assistant Hitting Coach |
| Pete Woodworth (32) | Pitching Coach |
| Trent Blank (40) | Major League Coach and Director of Pitching Strategy |
| Danny Farquhar (80) | Major League Pitching Strategist and Assistant Pitching Coach |
| Carson Vitale (39) | Major League Field Coordinator |
| Tony Arnerich (57) | Bullpen Coach |
| Fleming Báez (66) | Bullpen Catcher |
| Justin Novak (95) | Bullpen Catcher |
Seattle Mariners Staff 2024
These are the other staff of the Seattle Mariners responsible for developing and training the players in the 2024 season -
| Name | Position |
| Kyle Torgerson | Head Athletic Trainer |
| Taylor Bennett | Assistant, Athletic Trainer |
| Kevin Orloski | Assistant, Athletic Trainer |
| Dr. Henry Pelto MD | Head Team Physician |
| Dr. Albert Gee MD | Orthopedic Physician |
| Matthew Rutledge | Head Strength & Conditioning Coach |
| Connor Hughes | Assistant, Strength & Conditioning Coach |
| Kazuhiro Yamamoto | Manual Therapist |
| Kellen Lee | Mental Skills Coach |
| Jason Roberts | Coordinator, Rehab & Return to Play |
FAQs on Seattle Mariners Manager
A. Scott Servais had been the manager of the Seattle Mariners for nine years as of 2024.
A. Dan Wilson is the new manager of the Seattle Mariners as of September 2024.
A. Tommy Joseph is the assistant hitting coach for the Seattle Mariners in 2024.
A. Edgar Martinez is the hitting coach of the Seattle Mariners in 2024.
A. Matthew Rutledge is the head strength and conditioning coach for the Seattle Mariners.
