Thirty-five years ago today, the Mariners signed a 19-year-old 3rd baseman out of Puerto Rico named Edgar Martinez.
Over an 18-year Major League career with the Mariners — the longest of any player with the franchise — he became the club’s all-time leader in doubles, runs, RBI, walks, total bases, extra-base hits, games and on-base percentage. Edgar produced the 2nd-most hits by a Mariner — and delivered the most iconic hit in club history.
Since signing with the club, he has been a part of the organization for 36 of the 41 seasons of Mariners Baseball.