Ichiro Suzuki
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Ichiro certain to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer...so does the number of skeptics. Ichiro reached another MLB milestone on Sunday in Arlington, Texas, by becoming the first player in major league history to compile nine consecutive 200-hit seasons. He was previously tied with Hall of... In this article: Ichiro Suzuki, Major League Baseball, Pete Rose, Orix BlueWave, Silver Slugger Awards, MLB All-star Game MVP, Masanori Murakami, Shigeo Nagashima, and Yomiuri Giants |
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ESPN | September 13, 2009
Ichiro breaks hits record; M's split with Rangers
...the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009. Suzuki hit his 200th hit of the season in the inning, giving him his ninth consecutive season with 200 hits. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) 1st After he reached 200 hits for the...
In this article: Texas Rangers, Felix Hernandez, Josh Hamilton, Ron Washington, Michael Young, Ken Griffey Jr., Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, and Elvis Andrus
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The Japan Times: All Stories | September 13, 2009
Padres edge streaking Rockies in 10th inning
...time his teammates were able to pick him up. Closer to history: Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a leadoff double against the Rangers during their game on Saturday in Arlington, Texas. Suzuki moved within two hits of reaching 200...
In this article: Nick Hundley, Heath Bell, Rockies, Josh Beckett, Mariners, Rangers, Angels, San Diego Padres, and Will Venable
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Miami Herald | September 14, 2009
Red Sox rolling after doubleheader sweep of Rays
...and Seattle split a doubleheader. In his second at-bat of the nightcap, Suzuki hit a slow roller to shortstop Elvis Andrus, beating his throw for No. 200 and driving in a run to make it 2-0. Seattle got an RBI double from Jose Lopez...
In this article: Boston Red Sox, Jon Lester, Tampa Bay Rays, Boston, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, and The Tigers
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Deseret News | September 13, 2009
AL roundup: Rays' losing skid extended to 11
...four hits over seven shutout innings. In his second at-bat of the nightcap, Suzuki hit a slow roller to shortstop Elvis Andrus, beating his throw for No. 200 and driving in a run to make it 2-0. Tommy Hunter threw a six-hitter for his...
In this article: The Rays, Jon Lester, Derek Jeter, Boston, New York, E mail, Tommy Hunter, CC Sabathia, and Felix Hernandez
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Hitter for all seasons
...who had eight straight 200-hit seasons from 1894 through 1901. We congratulate Mr. Suzuki on his great feat and hope that he will continue to excel in his Major League career. Mr. Suzuki's 200th hit this season came in the second inning of...
In this article: Texas Rangers, Elvis Andrus, George Sisler, Seattle Mariners, Arlington, Texas, Seattle, and Texas
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"Ichiro" redirects here. For other uses, see Ichirō.
Ichiro Suzuki, often known simply as Ichiro, (born October 22, 1973 in Kasugai, Nishikasugai, Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Seattle Mariners.
Ichiro moved to the United States in 2001 after playing nine years for the Orix Blue Wave in Japan's Pacific League. When the Blue Wave posted him after the 2000 season, Ichiro's rights were won by the Seattle Mariners and he signed a contract with them. He became the first Japanese-born everyday position player in the major leagues.
In , Ichiro finished first in batting average and stolen bases, the first player to accomplish this feat since Jackie Robinson. He set several MLB records in , including a single-season Major League record with 262 hits. He has won a Gold Glove award in each of his first eight years in the majors as an outfielder.
Ichiro is the first MLB player to join Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame (The Golden Players Club). He was also selected the 2007 All Star Game MVP, going three for three and hitting the event's first ever inside-the-park home run.
Ichiro is the only active Major League Baseball player to have his first name on the back on his jersey.
Through the season, Ichiro has the second highest career batting average among active players. At .331, he trails only Albert Pujols (.334) of the St. Louis Cardinals.
- Birth Date:
- October 22, 1973
- Birthplace:
- Kasugai, Japan
- Number:
- 51
- Position:
- Right fielder
- Debut Date:
- April 2
- Debut team:
- Seattle Mariners
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