Each year, one of our region¡¯s most important natural wonders takes place as millions of pacific salmon migrate from the Puget Sound back to the stream or river that they were born. This strenuous, but miraculous, journey through salt and fresh waters takes on a new life at T-Mobile Park in 2024.
The Mariners and Microsoft are proud to introduce four unsuspecting salmon, infused with the caffeinated chemicals of a spilled triple-shot espresso, grew to monstrous size to fulfill their destiny ¨C race for the delight of baseball fans in the Pacific Northwest.
Follow along all season in-park and on social: @MsSalmonRun
Now, let¡¯s meet your Salmon Run Racers!
King
First, the largest and most decorated member of the salmon family. Powerful and proud like King County. Dominant and fiery like King F¨¦lix. Donning its crown and cape, you can find this fish as the favorite in our race each game.
Fans, put your fins together for ¡°the royal salmon¡±
- Species: Chinook/King Salmon
- Advantages: Biggest, fastest, strongest
- Fun Fact: Loves King F¨¦lix
- Win Song: ¡°I¡¯m the Man¡± ¨C Aloe Blacc
Sockeye
The '90s called and they want their fish back! You can find this bad salma-jamma at any of your local dive bars, head banging to Seattle grunge bands and sporting an always fashionable flannel.
Flop around and find out with ¡°the grunge salmon¡±
- Species: Sockeye Salmon
- Advantages: Tough, scrappy, creative
- Fun fact: Stan for Mudhoney, Soundgarden, etc.
- Win Song: ¡°Man in the Box¡± ¨C Alice in Chains
Silver
If you need help fixing your Wi-Fi, this is your salmon. Sharp as a hook and always with a Microsoft device in hand, this fish is the reel deal in Seattle¡¯s tech industry.
Our very own N-P-Sea, ¡°the smart salmon¡±
- Species: Silver/Coho Salmon
- Advantages: Brilliant, savvy, use of devices
- Fun fact: Averages 18.5 hours of screen time per day
- Win Song: ¡°Mr. Roboto¡± ¨C Styx
Humpy
And our final fish, although we aren¡¯t sure that it can swim.
We¡¯re excited to introduce you to the loveable ¡°humpy salmon¡±
- Species: Pink/Humpback Salmon
- Advantages: N/A
- Fun fact: Has never won the race!
- Win Song: ¡°Humpty Dance¡±