"Three of the Top 15 hitters in Miami Marlins franchise history have worn No. 19 on their backs, along with one Top 5 pitcher. Two world champions, one no-hitter thrower, three members of three of Miami's four playoff teams. As many a Game of Thrones meme will tell you, at least among Marlins fans, "it is known." And while I'm sure there are a couple ardent John Roskos"
"Again, tough call to stick with the WAR math metric that Marlin Maniac's Best To Wear The Miami Marlins Jersey Number has been following in this series. Putting Lowell in at this spot means leaving Jeff Conine out, the only Top 10 position player by WAR in Marlins history that will be left off of this list, and that just feels wrong."
Mike Lowell stands out as the premier No. 19 in Miami Marlins history, combining 14.1 WAR, a World Series title, and membership in the Franchise Four. No. 19 has been worn by three of the franchise's Top 15 hitters and a Top 5 pitcher, contributing two world championships, a no-hitter, and multiple playoff representatives. Using WAR as the ranking metric produced close calls, notably between Lowell and Jeff Conine, with Lowell's 14.1 WAR edging Conine's 13.7. Other No. 19 contributors include Anibal Sanchez (10.2) and Miguel Rojas (8.9). The number holds deep franchise significance.
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