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This article profiles Dan Wilson, the current manager of the Seattle Mariners who was appointed in August 2024. It traces his journey from youth baseball in Illinois through college at Minnesota, being drafted in the first round by Cincinnati, and his trade to Seattle where he became one of the franchise's greatest catchers. Wilson was known for his defensive excellence, setting an American League record for fielding percentage by a catcher. He made the All-Star team in 1996 and was inducted into the Mariners Hall of Fame in 2012. After retiring as a player in 2005, Wilson worked as a broadcaster and catching coordinator before becoming manager. The article highlights his impressive start as manager with a 21-13 record to finish the 2024 season.
May 31, 2025
