Seattle Mariners president Kevin Mather resigned amid backlash against video of a speaking engagement that surfaced over the weekend. The Mariners announced the news on Monday.
"Kevin Mather has resigned his position effective immediately," a statement from Mariners chairman and managing partner John Stanton reads. "I want to thank Kevin for his 25 years of service to our franchise. I will serve as acting president and CEO until a successor can be chosen."
Mather spoke candidly for 45 minutes during an address of the Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club on Feb.