The Seattle Mariners Rookies Team Completed The 2002 International Friendship Series Undefeated

The Seattle Mariners Rookies team finished the series with at 6 - 0 record.  Justin Boggs of Tulare hit a 7th inning grand slam home run to win the final game.

Zack Tips of Menlo Park was voted the most outstanding pitcher.  Congratulations to all of the Rookies players on a very successful trip to Beijing, China

Mariners September Trip 2000

Seattle Mariners Minor League Team visits Beijing, China Summer of 2000

The Seattle Mariner League Team visited Beijing, China and played the 1st Goodwill Series with the Beijing State Baseball Team, winner of the China National Tournament 1992-1999.

The final outcome of the Series was 2-2. The majority of the Mariners players and coaches were from the Everett "Rookie" Team. The coaches were outstanding in the clinic and each team played very competitive baseball. The trip was a cooperative venture with Area Code™ Baseball and the Seattle Mariners. Rob Williams, Mariners China Scout and Group Leader; Terry Pollreisz, Manager; Gary Wheelock, Pitching Coach; Andy Bottin, Catching coach and Mickey Clarizio, Trainer were outstanding as instructors and coaches. The games were very close and each team displayed skill and athletic ability. All players were ages 18 to 24.