1977 Topps Baseball #653 - Diego Segui

• Diego Segui was at the end of his road in 1977. In 1976 Segui was cut by the Boston Red Sox during spring training. Diego signed with the San Diego Padres but spent the entire year in AAA Hawaii. The Seattle Mariners purchased Segui after the 1976 season.
• Segui has the distinction of being the only pitcher to pitch for both the Seattle Pilots (1969) and the Seattle Mariners (1977) in the first game for each franchise. Diego earned the save for the Pilots in 1969. He started the opening day game for the Mariners in 1977 and took the loss.
• After his career in the United States Segui pitched in the Mexican League from 1978-1985.
• Diego Segui's SABR biography
• 1977 Stats: 0-7, 2 saves, 5.69 ERA in 40 games (7 starts)
• 1977 Highlights:
• May 5 - Struck out ten batters in seven innings, but took the loss as the Mariners lost to the Boston Red Sox 5-2.
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