Date of Birth: October 22, 1973
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Ichiro Suzuki, commonly known simply as Ichiro, is a retired Japanese professional baseball outfielder who is widely regarded as one of the greatest hitters in the history of baseball. Born on October 22, 1973, in Kasugai, Aichi, Japan, Ichiro made his mark in both the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) league in Japan and Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States. Ichiro began his professional career with the Orix BlueWave in the NPB, where he played from 1992 to 2000. During his time in Japan, he won seven consecutive batting titles and three MVP awards. In 2001, Ichiro made the leap to MLB by joining the Seattle Mariners. His impact was immediate; he became the first player in MLB history to win both the Rookie of the Year award and the MVP award in the same season. Over his MLB career, Ichiro accumulated numerous records and accolades, including ten consecutive 200-hit seasons, which is an MLB record. He also set a single-season record with 262 hits in 2004. Known for his incredible work ethic, speed, and defensive skills, Ichiro was a ten-time MLB All-Star and won ten Gold Glove awards. After his stint with the Mariners, Ichiro also played for the New York Yankees and the Miami Marlins before returning to Seattle to finish his career. He retired officially in 2019 after a final series of games in Japan with the Mariners.
5 Interesting Facts about Ichiro Suzuki
1. Ichiro holds the record for most hits in a single MLB season with 262 hits in 2004.
2. He is the first player to win both the Rookie of the Year and MVP awards in the same season (2001).
3. Ichiro accumulated over 3,000 hits in his MLB career and over 1,200 hits in his NPB career, making him the only player to achieve over 4,000 hits in professional baseball.
4. He won 10 Gold Glove awards for his defensive excellence.
5. Ichiro is known for his unique and intense pre-game stretching and training routine, which he maintained throughout his career.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ichiro Suzuki
1. “I believe that if you are not willing to risk something, you don’t deserve to have it.”
2. “Chicks who dig home runs aren’t the ones who appeal to me. I think there’s sexiness in infield hits because they require technique.”
3. “It will be a very special day when I get my 3,000th hit. But I won’t know if it will be the greatest until my career is over.”
4. “In Japan, I was a big fish in a small pond. When I came to America, I found myself in a large ocean.”
5. “I’m not a big guy and hopefully kids who aren’t tall or big can look at me and see that I’m succeeding because of my work ethic.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Ichiro Suzuki’s net worth was estimated to be around $180 million.
Children
Ichiro Suzuki does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Ichiro Suzuki MLB Profile](https://www.mlb.com/player/ichiro-suzuki-400085
2. [Ichiro Suzuki Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/athlete/ichiro-suzuki
