Mariners unveil “Salmon Run” mascot race At T-Mobile Park on Opening Day
SEATTLE, Wash. – During Opening Day 2024, the Seattle Mariners unveiled their first mascot race, The Salmon Run, presented by Microsoft. During the middle of the 5th inning, the club revealed four salmon-scaled characters for their inaugural race, each with their own Pacific Northwest flair.
“We’re excited to bring a mascot race to our ballpark for the first time in club history. We wanted to create characters that were fun and loveable, so that our fans would enjoy cheering them on at each home game,” said Tyler Thompson, Seattle Mariners Senior Manager, Game Entertainment & Experiential Marketing
Each of the four mascots pay tribute to different salmon species found in the region and include:
- King – named after the Chinook or King salmon. King is the fastest, strongest salmon swimming in the streams. King dons a red robe, gold crown and “K” necklace. When King wins a race, it will replicate King Félix’s iconic perfect game pose.
- Sockeye – named after the Sockeye salmon. Sockeye is reminiscent of the 1990’s grunge scene in Seattle. Complete with a flannel and septum piercing, this fish will perform an air guitar dance to the tune of Alice in Chains during victories.
- Silver – named after the Coho or Silver salmon species. Silver is the smartest fish in the water. Always with a device in hand, it will use its brilliance to compete on a nightly basis, but look out... you never know what stunt Silver has up its sleeve...or fin?
Humpy – named after the Humpback or Pink salmon, which local fishermen call “humpies.” While lovable, this humpbacked fish has a hard time finding its direction, and even swimming! Even with the help of a life vest, floaties, and floatation device, Humpy has an uphill battle to win the race each game.