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Randy Johnson's No. 51 Retired by Mariners
3 May
Summary
- Mariners retired Randy Johnson's number 51 on Saturday.
- A statue honoring Johnson will be erected next season.
- Johnson won his first Cy Young Award with the Mariners in 1995.
The Seattle Mariners have officially retired Randy Johnson's number 51, honoring the Hall of Fame pitcher at T-Mobile Park during a Mariners game on Saturday. This ceremony marks a significant moment for the franchise, as they also announced plans to erect a statue in Johnson's honor next season, further solidifying his indelible impact.
Johnson, who played for the Mariners for a decade after his acquisition from the Montreal Expos in 1989, expressed his deep connection to Seattle, stating it has always been a big part of his family and career. His tenure included the pivotal 1995 season, where he achieved an impressive 18-2 record with a 2.48 ERA, clinching his first Cy Young Award and becoming the first Mariners pitcher to do so.
With an illustrious career boasting five Cy Young Awards, a 303-166 record, a 3.29 ERA, and 4,875 strikeouts, Johnson's achievements place him among baseball's elite. His number 51 now joins an exclusive list of retired numbers in Mariners lore, including Ken Griffey, Jr.'s No. 24 and Edgar Martínez's No. 11, underscoring his profound legacy.
