#25 Jose Vidal, Outfield/ John Gelnar, Pitcher

Another in the many numbers that saw multiple players due to roster changes. #25 was first donned by Jose Vidal at the beginning of the season. Jose would be traded in early June to the Yankees for Dick Simpson. Jose lost a battle with cancer on January 7 of 2011. 

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The second Pilot to wear #25 was John Gelnar. John would pitch in the second half of the season. His biggest claim to fame in Seattle is that he was traded with Steve Whitaker from the Royals for a prospect named Lou Piniella. I think we all know how that trade worked out.

You have to love the apartments that overlooked the outfield

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#24 Diego Segui, Pitcher

Diego Segui would see two tours in Seattle. His first time was 1969 with the Pilots.

He would come back to the Mariners in 1977. As a tip of the cap to the Pilots team, the Mariners tabbed Diego as the man to throw the first pitch in Mariners history.

The Segui family would make Seattle history when later on Diego's son David would also play for the Mariners.

#23 Jack Aker/Fred Talbot, Pitcher

#23 was worn by two different pitchers for the Pilots in 1969.

Jack Aker

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Fred Talbot

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Fred Talbot after hitting a grand slam

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#22 Fred Stanley, Shortstop

Fred Stanley was sold to the Pilots by the Astros in September of 1969. He would see time in September for the Pilots. Fred would be the last Pilot to play in the majors before retiring with the Oakland A's after the 1982 season. Fred currently works as the Director of player development for the San Francisco Giants.

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#21 Tommy Harper, Utility

Tommy Harper was an everyday play anywhere guy for the Pilots. He played 59 games at second base, 59 games at third base, and chipped in another 26 games in the outfield. He was one of the big name players on that famous one year wonder here in the Emerald City.

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Check out this awesome 1970 Kellogg's card

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#20 Wayne Comer, Centerfield

Your regular center fielder for the Pilots was Wayne Comer. Wayne also could play left, and right field. Wayne was tried once at third base, and once behind the dish. Wayne went with the Pilots to Milwaukee but didn't hang on with Brewers, and would retire in 1972 with the Tigers.

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#19 Steve Whitaker, Outfielder

As a kid growing up in Tacoma, WA I'm sure Steve dreamed of playing in the major leagues. How lucky could he be to be traded at the end of spring training along with John Gelnar from the Kansas City Royals to his hometown Seattle Pilots. Steve spent time with the AAA Vancouver Mounties and the Pilots. He had spent time in the past three seasons with the Yankees, and spent the 1970 season the San Francisco Giants before retiring.

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