PEORIA, Ariz. — The Seattle Mariners’ game on April 15 against the Dodgers in Los Angeles was designated Monday by Major League Baseball as the annual Civil Rights Game.
The Civil Rights Game dates to 2007 and seeks to pay tribute to those connected to the nation’s civil rights movement, but this marks the first time it will be held in conjunction with annual Jackie Robinson Day observance.
Baseball began honoring Robinson each year in 2004 on the anniversary of his debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers, which marked the breaking of the sport’s color barrier.
All clubs take part each year in Jackie Robinson Day ceremonies, which include having all field personnel wear Robinson’s No. 42. This is the first time the Mariners will participate in the Civil Rights Game.
Prospect rankings
Seven Mariners are listed among the Top 175 prospects as ranked by John Sickels of www.minorleagueball.com, although their top prospect doesn’t appear until No. 39: outfielder Alex Jackson, who draws a B-plus.
Others on Sickels’ list:
Infielder D.J. Peterson (No. 54, B-plus), outfielder Austin Wilson (124, B), pitcher Edwin Diaz (138, B), outfielder Gabby Guerrero (168, B-minus), shortstop Ketel Marte (170, B-minus) and utilityman Pat Kivlehan (173, B-minus).
King’s Court
Want to be on hand in the King’s Court to watch Felix Hernandez pitch the season opener on April 6 against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field?
The Mariners are putting a limited number of such tickets into a lottery for those who register at www.mariners.com/felix. Those selected can purchase seats located in specific King’s Court sections for $55.
The purchase price includes a King’s Court T-shirt and a K Towel.
Registration began Monday and runs through 11:59 p.m. on March 26. A random drawing will take place on March 27, and winners will be notified via email on March 30.
Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. on March 31.
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