Ken Griffey, Jr. is investing in the Seattle Mariners.

The Hall of Famer will be a part of the ownership group going forward.

"It was just a conversation and it just kept snowballing, and then finally I was able to do what I need to do,'' Griffey said. "So it wasn't like I woke up and said, 'You know what, I think I want to do this now.' Basic conversation. What's next and I was able to pull the trigger this year. I had to wait my turn like everybody else.''

Mariners chairman John Stanton said Griffey purchased shares from another minority owner who still retains a stake in the club.