Ichiro Suzuki
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Kudos to Japanese baseball players...am an Indian who didn't start watching baseball until after coming to Japan. I became a fan of the game and of both Matsui and Ichiro Suzuki (of the Seattle Mariners). I'm so happy to see the marks they've made in this arena. I wish them both... In this article: World Series, The Japan Times, Hideki Matsui, Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, and Japan |
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MLB | November 12, 2009
Ichiro claims third Silver Slugger Award
...League hero and he's showing no signs of slowing down. On Thursday, the nine-time All-Star won a Silver Slugger Award as the top offensive player at his position in the American League. Ichiro also won the award in 2001 and 2007. It's...
In this article: Silver Slugger Award, Major League Baseball, American League, National League, Derek Jeter, Joe Mauer, All rights reserved, and Mlb.com
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San Francisco Chronicle | November 06, 2009
WORLD SERIES / Matsui's monstrous reputation growing
...leader, playing in four Japan Series, three of which the Giants won. Matsui, 35, has often been overshadowed by Ichiro Suzuki, the smooth-talking Mariners hitter. Matsui skipped the World Baseball Classic this year and in 2006 to...
In this article: World Series, Yankees, MVP, Yomiuri Giants, Japan, Tokyo, Suguru Egawa, and Hanshin Tigers
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Mariners focusing on work yet to do
...club except the Yankees. But the Mariners might be able to use Ichiro as a recruiter, although the two Japan baseball icons have never previously been teammates, including in the World Baseball Classic. Johjima's departure could...
In this article: Mariners, Surgery, Rob Johnson, Felix Hernandez, Sean White, Franklin Gutierrez, Ken Griffey Jr., and Kenji Johjima
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Bleacher Report | November 04, 2009
Tonight Could Be Hideki Matsui's Last Game As a Yankee
...to play with fellow countryman Ichiro Suzuki. Matsui has been offered an opportunity to play with Ichiro in the World Baseball Classic in 2006 and 2009, but rejected both offers. Matsui has promised a return to Japan toward the end...
In this article: New York Yankees, Hideki Matsui, World Series, Yankee Stadium, Godzilla, Japan, 2009 World Series, and American League
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SignOnSanDiego.com RSS Feeds Sports | September 14, 2009
Japan praises Ichiro Suzuki's major league record
...more records to inspire young players in Japan," he said. Suzuki left Japan in 2001 after winning seven straight batting titles for the Orix BlueWave between 1994 and 2000. In April, he collected his 3,086th career hit to break Isao...
In this article: Japan, Hisashi Iwakuma, Seattle Mariners, Tokyo, Texas Rangers, Yomiuri Shimbun, Sadaharu Oh, Shigeo Nagashima, and Elvis Andrus
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USATODAY.com | September 14, 2009
Japan praises Ichiro's feat of nine straight 200-hit seasons
Japan praises Ichiro's feat of nine straight 200-hit seasons TOKYO (AP) The high praise for Ichiro Suzuki (FSY) came from none other than Japanese home run king Sadaharu Oh. "Sometimes we forget how difficult it is to accomplish these...
In this article: Japan, All rights reserved, Texas Rangers, Yomiuri Shimbun, Sadaharu Oh, Shigeo Nagashima, Elvis Andrus, Yomiuri Giants, and Willie Keeler
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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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