| 2009 Seattle Mariners | ||
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| League | American League | |
| Division | West | |
| Ballpark | Safeco Field | |
| City | Seattle, Washington | |
| Record | 85–77 (.525) | |
| Divisional place | 3rd | |
| Owners | Nintendo of America (represented by Howard Lincoln) | |
| General managers | Jack Zduriencik | |
| Managers | Don Wakamatsu | |
| Television | Fox Sports Northwest (Dave Niehaus, Dave Sims, Rick Rizzs, Mike Blowers) | |
| Radio | Seattle Mariners Radio Network (English) (Dave Niehaus, Rick Rizzs) (Spanish) (Alex Rivera, Julio Cruz) | |
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The 2009 Seattle Mariners season was the 33rd season in franchise history. They improved upon a disappointing 2008 season, where they finished last in the American League West with a 61–101 record. They finished 3rd in the AL West with an 85–77 record, a 24 win improvement. The 2009 Mariners became the 13th team in MLB history to have a winning record following a 100+ loss season. On September 13, 2009, Ichiro Suzuki got his 200th hit of the season. In the process, he set a new MLB record by getting at least 200 hits for nine consecutive seasons, passing the mark held by Wee Willie Keeler.[1]