MLB’s Seattle Mariners Set to Wear Nintendo Patches on Uniforms Ahead of Switch 2 Launch

Baseball season is just around the corner, and for the first time ever, Nintendo of America Inc. partnered with MLB to become the Seattle Mariner’s first-ever official jersey sleeve partner. That’s right, the Nintendo racetrack logo will be showcased on their home jerseys, while a Nintendo Switch 2 logo appears on away jerseys.
This isn’t the first time the two organizations have crossed paths, as in 1992, the Mariners were at risk of being sold and moved out of Seattle. So, Hiroshi Yamauchi, the then-president of Nintendo, along with some investors, decided to buy the team to keep it local. Nintendo of America then became the majority owner, with Yamauchi holding 60% initially. However, by 2016, Nintendo sold most of its shares to John Stanton’s group for $661 million, retaining a 10% stake.
It’s a genuine thrill to be able to partner with such a talented team, including bright stars like Julio. Our history with the Mariners goes back decades so this really feels like coming home. Nintendo has a lot of exciting news this year and through collaborations like this one, we can’t wait to create even more smiles across all generations. Go Mariners!,” said Doug Bowser, President and Chief Operating Officer, Nintendo of America.
MLB’s Seattle Mariners Set to Wear Nintendo Patches on Uniforms Ahead of Switch 2 Launch
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