One of the all-time Mariners fan favorites, a fixture in right field, and known simply as “Bone,” Jay Buhner’s rocket arm and explosive bat lives on in Mariner fans hearts everywhere. Buhner was acquired by the Seattle Mariners from the New York Yankees in 1988 in a trade for Ken Phelps. This trade is considered one of the best in Seattle Mariner history and has even inspired a classic “Seinfeld” scene.
Hitting his stride in 1991, Buhner would go on to hit more than 20 home runs in seven consecutive years, reaching his peak in 1996 with 44 homeruns, 138 RBI, a Gold Glove Award and an All-Star appearance. |