The Seattle Mariners just drafted a player who doesn't play baseball, but it makes for a fun story. A heartwarming one, even, should one love Ken Griffey Jr. and the Mariners.

The Mariners 24th round draft pick: Trey Griffey.

Now, Trey doesn't play baseball. He's a football player for the University of Arizona.

Trey Griffey, baseball draftee. USATSI

So why would the Mariners draft him?

Well, he was taken in Round 24, which is the number Griffey wore with the Mariners for 13 seasons. That number will be officially retired by the Mariners on Aug. 6, making him the first Mariners player to have his number retired (42 for Jackie Robinson is retired league-wide, and this was previously the only retired number for the Mariners).

Further, Griffey will be enshrined into the Baseball Hall of Fame on July 24 as the first player ever to have a Mariners cap in his plaque.

So while some would view this as a wasted draft pick, it is anything but.

Fun selection by Jerry Dipoto and crew.