Vitals: Scott Edward Kazmir, 23 yo LHP. Born in Houston, Texas. 6-0, 170. 24-22, 3.75 career. 2-2, 3.83 in 2007. $424,300 salary.

Arsenal: Mid-90s fastball, a slider he'll throw to both sides of the plate, and a change.

Recent Battles: Last May Kazmir shut the Mariners out for seven innings, allowing just three singles and striking out nine.

Our Best Weapon: Nobody has more than 10 at bats against Kazmir. The Mariners have hit lefties pretty well this year (.287 as a team), we hope that continues.

The Internet Says: Kazmir's father works at Gulf States Abrasive Manufacturing, which is owned by Adam Dunn's dad.

Jarrod Washburn (3-4, 3.35) goes for the M's. Gametime is 4:10 at Tropicana Field. TV: FSN. Radio: KOMO-1000.

Scott Kazmir [ESPN]
Devil Rays 1, Mariners 0 5/10/06 [Baseball Reference]
Seattle Mariners vs LHP [ESPN]
From youth, Kazmir meant for big leagues [USA Today]