For over a decade, Ken Griffey Jr. was the on-field face of the most successful era of Mariners baseball. Now, the Hall of Famer is looking to help lead the franchise's next chapter from behind the scenes.
The 51-year-old Griffey has joined the Mariners ownership, the team announced Monday via press release. With the move, Griffey becomes the club's first new investing partner in over two decades.
"I’m excited for this incredible opportunity to join (Mariners chairman) John (Stanton) and the rest of the Mariners partnership group," Griffey said in a statement. "This is a dream come true because of the relationship I’ve always had with the team, its fans, and the city of Seattle.