Karl Best

Karl Jon Best (born March 6, 1959) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played for the Seattle Mariners and Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career Best was born in Aberdeen, Washington, and graduated from Kent-Meridian High School in Kent, Washington, in 1977. His senior season, he was an All-North Puget Sound League baseball player.

The Mariners selected Best in the 12th round of the 1977 MLB draft. He was a starting pitcher to begin his professional career but became a reliever in 1983. He made his MLB debut on August 19, 1983, with the Mariners. Best's longest MLB outing was a scoreless innings performance to end a blowout 14–1 loss to the Twins on August 14, 1986. He dealt with injuries in 1987

Personal life Best is married and has two children. After his playing career, he owned a construction company.

Best's younger brother, Jeb played college baseball for the Washington Huskies and was named to the team's All-Century team. He was also drafted by the Mariners.