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Reuters
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Diego Segui, who pitched milestone games for Seattle teams, dies at 87
June 26 - Diego Segui, a 15-year journeyman pitcher in the major leagues who made his mark in Seattle baseball history, has died. He was 87. The death of Segui, a native of Cuba, was announced Tuesday on social media by Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. The Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox issued statements on Wednesday. No additional details were provided. "Heartbroken about the news of the passing of my dear friend, and former @MLB pitcher, Diego Segui," Kendrick wrote on X. "He was 87. We honored Diego last November with our Negro Leagues Beisbol Lifetime Achievement Award. Sending thoughts and prayers to the Segui family." The right-hander is the only player to have played for both Seattle franchises in MLB history, the Pilots in 1969 -- when he was named team MVP -- and the Mariners in 1977. The Pilots became the Milwaukee Brewers in 1970. Segui, who threw the first pitch in the inaugural games for both Seattle teams, was nicknamed "The Ancient Mariner" as a 40-year-old for his second tour. "The Mariners were saddened to learn of the passing of Diego Segui," said Mariners President of Business Operations Kevin Martinez in a statement. "A Seattle baseball original, Diego famously appeared in both the first game in franchise history for the Seattle Pilots on April 8, 1969 at the California Angels and was starting pitcher in the first game in Seattle Mariners history on April 6, 1977 in the Kingdome vs. the Angels. "Our thoughts are with the Segui family, including David, Diego's son, who the Mariners know well from his time with us in 1998 and 1999. Diego was always generous with his time, visiting us in Seattle to help us celebrate milestones, including his last trip here for Hispanic Heritage Day in 2012. "I also have fond memories of Diego's grandson Cory throwing the final pitch in Kingdome history, a fitting finale for the Kingdome after Diego's historic first pitch." Diego Segui pitched for 15 seasons for the Kansas City Athletics (1962-65, 1967), Washington Senators (1966), Oakland Athletics (1968, 1970-72), Seattle Pilots (1969), St. Louis Cardinals (1972-73), Boston Red Sox (1974-75) and Seattle Mariners (1977). His career record is 92-111 with 71 saves, a 3.81 ERA, 786 walks and 1,298 strikeouts in 1,807 2/3 innings in 639 regular-season games (171 starts). He led the American League with a 2.56 ERA in 1970, when he pitched 162 innings over 47 games (19 starts) for Oakland. He appeared in the American League Championship Series with Oakland in 1971 and pitched one perfect inning for Boston in the 1975 World Series. Segui didn't retire from baseball after his MLB career, pitching in the Mexican Professional League until 1984. He was inducted into the Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003 and the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame in 2006. The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's lifetime achievement award was given in November 2024. His son, David Segui, was a first baseman and outfielder who played from 1990-2004 for seven major league teams. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
10 hours ago
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Former Seattle Pilots and Mariners righthander Diego Segui dies at 87
SEATTLE (AP) — Diego Segui, a pitcher who appeared in the first game in franchise history for the Seattle Pilots and was the starter for the Seattle Mariners in their first game, has died. He was 87. The Mariners said Segui died Wednesday. No additional details were released. Advertisement Segui played for the Pilots in their first game on April 8, 1969, against the California Angels. He was the starter for the Mariners in their opener on April 6, 1977, in the Kingdome against the Angels. 'Our thoughts are with the Segui family, including David, Diego's son, who the Mariners know well from his time with us in 1998 and 1999,' Mariners president of business operations Kevin Martinez said in a statement. 'Diego was always generous with his time, visiting us in Seattle to help us celebrate milestones, including his last trip here for Hispanic Heritage Day in 2012. 'I also have fond memories of Diego's grandson Cory throwing the final pitch in Kingdome history, a fitting finale for the Kingdome after Diego's historic first pitch.' Segui pitched in 15 major league seasons with the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics, Washington Senators, St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox, in addition to both Seattle franchises. Advertisement The 6-foot, 190-pound right-hander from Holguin, Cuba, led the American League in ERA in 1970, and finished his career with a 92-111 record and a 3.81 ERA in 639 games. After wrapping up his major league career, Segui pitched in the Mexican Professional League until 1984. He is a member of both the Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame. In 2024, he was honored by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum with its Negro Leagues Beisbol Lifetime Achievement Award. ___ AP MLB: Andrew Destin, The Associated Press
Associated Press
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- Associated Press
Former Seattle Pilots and Mariners righthander Diego Segui dies at 87
SEATTLE (AP) — Diego Segui, a pitcher who appeared in the first game in franchise history for the Seattle Pilots and was the starter for the Seattle Mariners in their first game, has died. He was 87. The Mariners said Segui died Wednesday. No additional details were released. Segui played for the Pilots in their first game on April 8, 1969, against the California Angels. He was the starter for the Mariners in their opener on April 6, 1977, in the Kingdome against the Angels. 'Our thoughts are with the Segui family, including David, Diego's son, who the Mariners know well from his time with us in 1998 and 1999,' Mariners president of business operations Kevin Martinez said in a statement. 'Diego was always generous with his time, visiting us in Seattle to help us celebrate milestones, including his last trip here for Hispanic Heritage Day in 2012. 'I also have fond memories of Diego's grandson Cory throwing the final pitch in Kingdome history, a fitting finale for the Kingdome after Diego's historic first pitch.' Segui pitched in 15 major league seasons with the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics, Washington Senators, St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox, in addition to both Seattle franchises. The 6-foot, 190-pound right-hander from Holguin, Cuba, led the American League in ERA in 1970, and finished his career with a 92-111 record and a 3.81 ERA in 639 games. After wrapping up his major league career, Segui pitched in the Mexican Professional League until 1984. He is a member of both the Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame. In 2024, he was honored by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum with its Negro Leagues Beisbol Lifetime Achievement Award. ___ AP MLB:
Washington Post
10 hours ago
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- Washington Post
Former Seattle Pilots and Mariners righthander Diego Segui dies at 87
SEATTLE — Diego Segui, a pitcher who appeared in the first game in franchise history for the Seattle Pilots and was the starter for the Seattle Mariners in their first game, has died. He was 87. The Mariners said Segui died Wednesday. No additional details were released. Segui played for the Pilots in their first game on April 8, 1969, against the California Angels. He was the starter for the Mariners in their opener on April 6, 1977, in the Kingdome against the Angels.
Newsweek
14 hours ago
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- Newsweek
MLB News: Former Red Sox, Cardinals Pitcher Passes Away
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Diego Segui, a journeyman pitcher who was traded three times and played for two expansion franchises in parts of 15 major league seasons, has died. He was 87. Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, made the announcement Tuesday on Twitter/X. Heartbroken about the news of the passing of my dear friend, and former @mlb pitcher, Diego Segui. He was 87. We honored Diego last November with our Negro Leagues Beisbol Lifetime Achievement Award. Sending thoughts and prayers to the Segui family!💔🙏🏾 — Bob Kendrick (@nlbmprez) June 25, 2025 "Heartbroken about the news of the passing of my dear friend, and former MLB pitcher, Diego Segui," Kendrick wrote. "He was 87. We honored Diego last November with our Negro Leagues Beisbol Lifetime Achievement Award. Sending thoughts and prayers to the Segui family!" Diego Segui #26 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during an Major League Baseball game circa 1968 at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Diego Segui #26 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during an Major League Baseball game circa 1968 at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. FocusSegui went 92-111 with a 3.81 ERA in 639 games (171 starts). He also saved 71 games in his career with the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics (1962-68, 1970-72), Seattle Pilots (1969), St. Louis Cardinals (1972-73), Boston Red Sox (1974-75) and Seattle Mariners (1977). More to come on this story from Newsweek Sports.
