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His commanding bearing and gruff baritone voice imbued his characters with gravitas and authority, but he also seemed to enjoy playing against the ultraserious types for which he was known.

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2023

Early in his time with the Mariners, it was often joked that Haniger was a baseball cyborg — part player/part robot — because of his stoic demeanor and ultraserious approach.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2022

It was a rare show of emotion for the normally stone-faced and ultraserious Haniger, who is so focused that his teammates joke that he’s a robot.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 29, 2021

Now in his 40s and his playing days behind him, Ichiro will break the ultraserious facade for some fun.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 25, 2021

His obsessive preparation routine, his diligent offseason work and his ultraserious mentality are all characteristics that teams love.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2018