Ichiro breaks the single-season hit record in 2004

10/1/04: Ichiro Suzuki records his 258th hit of the year, breaking George Sisler's record for most hits in a single season
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[@SportsAndHorrorFanatic]

I don’t think this feat gets the appreciation it deserves. For Ichiro to maintain a .372 batting average in a season in which he had 704 official at bats is the absolute definition of consistency. What makes it more impressive, is that he broke the record in an era where pitching is as good as it has ever been. I think it’s as impressive as Ted Williams’ 1941 mark of .406 because Ichiro had 250 more at bats, which is a much higher sample size. This is one of the most impressive records in MLB history.

[@KeqingMain8]

Sidenote: In 2009, 5 years after beating George Sisler's hitting record, Ichiro was in St Louis for the All Star game and took the opportunity to visit George Sisler's grave and lay down flowers for him.

[@tket8311]

That’s first class

[@piratesmvp]

Ichiro is one of the humblest and classiest ballplayers. He will be missed whenever he does retire.

[@tyhara9215]

One of the classiest things I've ever seen in my life period. The respect he had for the Sisler family is humbling

[@user-ru6mq5sc5n]

Not true. He should have told the Sisler family that George had 257 hits in 154 games. I had 251 in 154 games. The record is still Georges.

[@xclipsegaming4959]

123 456 ok buddy who cares

[@joesh4098]

123 456 If you wanna think like that, then you should acknowledge that pitchers have gotten much better since then.

[@Mitsubishi3kgt]

@@user-ru6mq5sc5n He also got those hits back when you faced the same 3 pitchers all year and the outfield looked like you were playing a company softball team. Get real.

[@user-ru6mq5sc5n]

@@joesh4098 obviously you know little about baseball. The pitchers mounds were lowered in 1968 to make it easier to hit the ball.

[@hilgerst]

One of the greatest players of a generation.

[@EchoesDistant]

Ever. One of the greatest players, if not the the single greatest player, EVER.

[@trey7911]

@@EchoesDistant woah chilllllll, ty cobb still the greatest ever

[@tha1ne]

@@trey7911 Ichiro > ty cobb

[@Teeman44]

His fielding skill I think ranks him in the top 10 OF of all time.

[@bggraham83]

​@trey7911 barry bonds no question

[@benhufford4754]

I remember watching this game as a kid. Still gives me goosebumps. A record no one has come close to since and with the current approach to the game may never be broken.

[@hikarupio]

He was a big star when I was 12 year old. I was one baseball kid in Japan. Now I'm 32 year old and still he is a big star.

[@justsimplydumb1684]

HappyHappy He will always be a big star ⭐🌟

[@garizo4647]

HappyHappy お、貴様日本人か

[@fcnl]

As a Japanese American who loves baseball and lives in WA state, I can watch this on repeat and cry every time.

[@basselope1418]

"What a class act." couldn't have said it better myself.

[@Ski180]

Good sportsmanship from Mark Teixeira. He shook Ichiros hand to congratulate him before he walked away to let his teammates celebrate with him.

[@ifeelallright]

And then they became team mates later

[@crudojoshuaricofort8795]

Good players recognize each other...

[@user-ru6mq5sc5n]

Teixeira gave him a note that read Sisler 257 in 154 games. You 251 in 154 games.

[@ccgb92]

@@user-ru6mq5sc5n lol

[@markjohnson9455]

I think it is safe to say that Ichiro's record of 262 hits will never be broken. It is wonderful to see George Sisler's family there to congratulate Ichiro on his accomplishment. Sisler was a great hitter who played in the deadball era.

[@CJL1567]

Even though the Mariners never won a world series, Seattle couldn't be prouder of his time as a Mariner.

[@AEMoreira81]

The Mariners will likely retire #51 for Randy Johnson. They should definitely retire it for Ichiro as well when he becomes eligible for the HOF in 2023.

[@redhawk0329]

Thank 9/11. That killed all of the moment that they had that year.

[@AlonsoRules]

They couldn't win one with Ichiro, Johnson AND Griffey on the same team. What chance have they got at the moment.

[@tjones8719]

@@AlonsoRules …AND edgar….

[@AlonsoRules]

@@tjones8719 half a team just about and will couldn't win jack

[@vincentmartinelli6620]

Best consistent hitter I have ever watched. Even though he doesn't play with them anymore, the Mariners were lucky to have such an amazing outfielder and hitter.

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

With the way the game is played now, I don't know if this record will ever be broken. Honestly never thought anyone would break Sisler's record.

[@stoneharper7038]

I grew up about an hour and half east of Seattle, I was in the 4th grade during this season, during day games our teacher would let us listen to the radio during class, we wanted nothing more than to see this man break the record, such a satisfying moment! Thank you Ichiro!

[@duffman18]

Watching sports in school was always the best lol. Here in the UK, during the world cup in Japan and Korea in 2002, the matches were during the middle of the school day, usually the morning (because they were in the evening over there, cos of time zone differences). So we'd just skip the whole lesson and just watch football on the TV. The non-football fans enjoyed it too because whenever you got to watch anything on TV in a lesson, even if it was some science documentary or something, it was infinitely more interesting than it would be if you watched the same thing at home. It just meant you could turn off your brain a bit.

[@TheGrizNation]

I think it's safe to assume Ichiro would of had 4000 hits alone had he started in the MLB.

[@AEMoreira81]

Jason Lange If he plays next season, he could get 3,000 MLB hits (he has 2,915 entering play as of this post, 8/18/15).

[@TheGrizNation]

Adam Moreira You thinkin 5k?

[@sniperpete1234]

lol no way.. Not even between Japan and MLB unless he plays until he's like 50. his AVG hits is down to about 100 per year now.

[@sniperpete1234]

He is however like 18 hits away from Pete Rose if you add his Japan hits to his MLB hits!

[@Hennickssy]

+Peter Garrison 1 now!

[@ginomerlino5246]

Ichiro is flat out a GREAT human being and GREAT representative of the MLB brand- all sports need more Ichiro type of players- 👏 he was just OUTSTANDING

[@hmhm856]

I dont wanna be that guy, but I remember when he used to play that many players considered him a very selfish player who only cared about his numbers and not the team.

[@davidparker5712]

It's 12 years later and Ichiro has just gone 10 for 13 in his last three games, putting his batting average up to .417 (all as a 42 year old).

[@danejurus69]

He finished that 2016 season hitting .291. Impressive for an "old" guy.

[@taze27]

1st ballot Hall of Famer! One of the greatest to ever play. I wish he was still playing.

[@jeremyba5504]

I still get the chills everytime I watch the VHS tape of the record breaking hit. Also, the right person was designed to do the call (Dave Niehaus).

[@user-ru6mq5sc5n]

Sisler had only a 154 game schedule. Ichiro only had 251 hits, Sisler had 257. Ichiro broke the 162 game record in 2001. This Ceremony should have never taken place.

[@user-ru6mq5sc5n]

I will say Dave was absolutely great. Rizz is so generic.

[@baseballpimp1910]

@@user-ru6mq5sc5n ichiro definitely faced better pitching than sisler tho

[@user-ru6mq5sc5n]

@@baseballpimp1910 I can not give a honest reply to you without doing some serious research on the pitching Sisler and Ichiro faced in both of these years.

[@Franchise364]

There will never be another Ichiro.

[@user-tm7me1ef9l]

I loved watching Ichiro play.

[@AlonsoRules]

That's a record that won't be going anywhere in a hurry

[@legochickenguy4938]

certainly not with the current approach to hitting

[@bobbyjoethemvp4708]

@@legochickenguy4938 you’re right , especially with the popularity launch angle and the increase in strikeout rates

[@mcdouble1560]

@@bobbyjoethemvp4708 that has nothing to do with there being more strikeouts/less hits the pitchers are 1000 times better are throwing way harder also 99 percent of them are using substances on the balls increasing spin rate and making it harder to hit

[@SmoothCriminal12]

@@mcdouble1560 well MLB is starting to finally crack down on substances so lets see what happens.

[@brunobotr2020]

@@SmoothCriminal12 there's also the thing where players don't play all 162 games on a consistent basis anymore. ichiro got 262 hits playing 161 games out of a possible 162.

[@MrReav13]

Ichiro would have reached 4500 hits if he had started his career in MLB and stayed healthy. Without a doubt.

[@TheBrainSpecialist]

I'd say at least 4000 without a doubt, his NPB+MLB total is 4,367. On the other hand, I'm glad the the NPB has an initial monopoly on Japanese talent. It not only keeps that league healthy, but it allows for these guys to get meaningful playing time and prove themselves.

[@cbillini]

Remarkable player, one of the best offensively and defensively. Ichiro and his laser beam.

[@agherbie]

We can't forget that he was one of the best fielding right fielders that ever played the game. They didn't run on him and when they did, they regretted it.

[@duffman18]

I love that one time when Ichiro was miles away at the edge of the field and a runner was running to 3rd base I think it was, and with no other player would this have even been a concern, but Ichiro had a heat seeking rocket launcher on his shoulder and threw it faster than the camera could keep up with it, practically, and was so accurate it went through the middle of 3rd base. Never seen anything like it. And then in the interview after the game Ichiro said "why did he run when I was going to throw him out?“. Cos yeah any other player may not even have been able to throw it that far let alone it be a 100 mph rocket that is PERFECTLY accurate, not even just very very very very accurate, no it was literally perfect. Any baseball player would have thought that'd be an easy safe run to 3rd base, because facing any player other Ichiro it _WOULD_ have been an easy safe run to 3rd base.

[@user-jb7fi8ct1u]

Ichiro was simply great.

[@TheBatugan77]

God bless the Sisler family and Ichiro. Class and grace all around. Wonderful.

[@redstar007n]

We proud of Ichiro!!🇯🇵 イチローは日本の誇り！

[@CuteArrows]

Greatest hitter of all time

[@MensVersion]

Ichiro, the art of hitting......the greatest ever, and couldn't happen to a nicer classier guy.

[@Danfrombackhome]

The sportmanship and respect for the game is what i like about baseball players. The opposing teams player was the first to shake his hand on that massive accomplishment

[@user-ig5gi8pr9m]

Absolutely right. I totally agree with you.

[@lewischangNYY]

This man retired in 2019. He is one of the Living God of Baseball.

[@CTBGoomba]

absolute legend

[@jennifermilford5925]

I love Ichiro for a lot of reasons, but one thing I think gets overlooked is what his success said about international baseball at the time. If Ichiro had been brought up in America he might never have made it to MLB. He'd have possibly been written off at a young age as being too short, his swing would have been seen as too unorthodox, and he would have faced barriers all along the way. His success illustrated that all the received wisdom at the time in MLB about what a baseball player looked like was wrong. His Japanese upbringing is fundamentally one of the things that made him great and it changed a lot of attitudes (which at the time were dismissive in some cases about the quality of other baseball development systems outside North America). It's something that's made the quality of the sport stronger overall and Ichiro was a big part of that. I won't say he was quite on the level of Jackie Robinson when it came to breaking barriers, that would be wrong, but on a smaller level it's had a similar kind of effect in the way it changed views. It showed that the American approach to baseball has its strengths, but it wasn't the only way to have success.

[@GaussGodden]

Jennifer Milford ichiro faced barriers with his swing and height in Japan too

[@anthonyfam5469]

Damnnnn What you wrote was good! If Ichiro was born in America , there would be no Ichiro. He was too small and skinny.

[@seamus1956]

Remember, George Sisler set the record of 257 in 1920, so Ichiro broke a record that had been in place for 84 years. The second largest "modern" (post WWII) hit total is 242, accomplished by - you guessed it - Ichiro as well in 2001 and is the 10th best hit season all time. The next is Wade Boggs in 1885 (240, 12th all time). Only 12 players have hit 240 or more in a single season. Ichiro and Sisler are the only ones to do it twice. Pete Rose's top season was 230 in 1973.

[@jasonertle4185]

You mean 1985 for Wade Boggs not 1885.

[@boofpeanuts6960]

i just learned about all of this around 2 hours ago and have been searching for a comment like this. its truly incredible how this will never be touched. highest since this comment is 217 by acuna this year

[@boofpeanuts6960]

and of those 12 since 2000, only one was post ww2 not named ichiro and that was back in ‘02

[@Jklilmonkey123]

This record isn’t gonna be broke anytime soon. Nobody has came close to ichiros record. One of the greatest to ever play the game.

[@hmhm856]

With the way the game has evolved into a home run or walks every plate appearance, this Ichiro record will never be broken

[@kseries1981]

The 1 dislike is probably Pete Rose

[@yamadaryosuke6342]

lol

[@mattx1875]

hahahahahahahaha

[@joshtaylor3605]

if George sisler was alive he would be the 3rd

[@seanfulton4466]

lmao😂😂😂😂😂

[@KM-vl5wc]

lol

[@ClassicMechanical]

George Sisler died in 1973, the year Ichiro was born.

[@Hmongboi228]

That's eerie and creepy..

[@nix6175]

George sisler was secretly japanese too

[@dripminic]

he reincarnated into ichiro

[@nix6175]

@@dripminic yes and bruce lee reincarnated to be me.

[@gabos7892]

@Nathan Cano Sisler lived through WWII when we went to war with Japan, he probably would have not liked Ichiro or at least had some negative things to say about him

[@oscarnagai1507]

Thats the reason why my son is named Ichiro.

[@user-ok2vz6we1v]

I love it!

[@Hellastorytella]

Unbreakable.

[@user-ig5gi8pr9m]

All of us Japanese have come to love Major League Baseball and American fans even more. The expressions on the faces of Sir. Sisler's daughter and her family as they congratulated this young man from the Far East league, transcending racial and language barriers, made us Japanese understand the true value of Mr.G.H.Sisler's great record, so outstanding that it had not been broken for many decades. America is now Japan's best friend. Thank you, audience there. The major ligue is the greatest.

[@kx-_-21]

Why 8 dislike? This man is a legend!!!

[@warrencaudle4378]

An absolute CLASS ACT! He had earned the respect of the fans and opposing players, and has shown he can hit against anyone.

[@viksly6643]

Man I really want those black Mariners jerseys

[@NewDBar]

you dont see him showboating either, thats a good show of humility. he is proud of himself and he should be, but he has so much class that he doesnt even look like hes trying to take in the glory of the moment...hes not ooh i did it look at me...thats what makes me and probly a good amount of other people love him

[@crudojoshuaricofort8795]

He even refuses to flip bats on homeruns. He lays it down on the floor out of respect to the one who made it...

[@singingindark12]

I remember I had him in my fantasy baseball in that year.. I was able to go to all the way to the finals solely because of him. ^^

[@mattx1875]

+Peter the Man Peanut butter and jelly right here man. Lucky you.

[@jamescoelectric]

If Ichiro is the hit king than Tuffy Rhodes is one of the greatest single season home run hitter of all time......right up there with Mays, Ruth, and Aaron.Give me a break.

[@jamescoelectric]

Todd long......you have just made my point.Tuffy Rhodes hit more home runs in a single season than the great Willie Mays .The only difference is he hit those home runs in the inferior Japanese League.My analogy is obvious.....at least to me that the great Ichiros record can not be compared to the greatest hitter of all time Pete Rose.

[@Decetop]

Jeffrey Miller I BET you wouldn't be saying that if Ichiro had played his whole career in the MLB.

[@PENS68]

The 2004 MLB Season had several milestones and highlights: - Ichiro breaks the single season hit record - Barry Bonds hit home run number 700 - Sammy Sosa passed Ernie Banks for the most home runs in Cubs history - Ken Griffey Jr hit home run number 500 - Randy Johnson threw a perfect game at 40 years old

[@shunko2617]

Oh My God, I am so proud of Ichiro from Japan!🎊🎉🎌✌️👏👍

[@AhmedHassan-xv6my]

+shun ko I'm so proud of him and I'm from Sudan... That's his effect on baseball worldwide

[@CunnyRape]

@@AhmedHassan-xv6my You watch baseball? And your from Sudan? That's interesting.

[@Beloh99]

If you didnt witness it live like I did in 4th grade then you have no idea how monument this was. The hype for this was insane!

[@hutchinson54]

Hard to believe that was 16 years ago. Well deserved. ☺️

[@uberneanderthal]

Imagine setting a record so great that your daughter, who isn't even born yet, will be a grandmother by the time it's broken.

[@thisjustin7492]

Love listening to Dave commentate.

[@SneakySnacks]

When baseball was rejuvenated and records were respected... fourth year in the majors to do this is beyond extraordinary amazing

[@miraeja]

back when people were still holding up cameras instead of phones

[@edge1000]

@@brianlangefilm how do you not know what a digital camera is? You must be really young

[@st19931005]

Jose Lopez was there!! Now he is playing baseball in Japan(NPB). And 2015 season, playing at YOKOHAMA Bay stars in Japan. I love him.

[@91GB4J]

George Sisler, year of 1920 154game 631AB 257hits and 19 homers. Amazing player! batting average .407 He's a legend.

[@bobbugsly4632]

james j , yeah he was great.

[@user-ru6mq5sc5n]

Only comment to bring up the 154 game schedule good job.

[@cchizzy9994]

This 262 will never be broken, today's players if they get a sprain are out for weeks and with the pitching rotations it's harder for even the best hitters to reach 200 hits. This is like Ty Cobbs' win record which won't ever be touched.

[@les6447]

I love that he goes over to the daughter of the man who's record he just broke to show his respect. Only Ichiro.

[@trwent]

There was great respect shown in BOTH directions; both Ichiro and Sisler’s family were class acts. I am sure that George Sisler’s family had some mixed feelings, but in the end it helped people to remember a ballplayer from the long past who was mostly forgotten.

[@zacharyloewke6366]

I remember being there with my pops. I was eight years old and didn’t really comprehend what had just happened. The M’s are a fun team. Always have been. I hope I’m not old enough to have a heart attack the day they finally win a World Series.

[@walkermorgan1710]

Love the respect ✊ he respects the game the traditions the former players. A baseball man through and through. How can ya not be romantic about baseball.

[@shintarotamai4812]

Should be MVP

[@aaron_luke96]

One of the greatest I have ever seen, he was so special. Can't wait for him to be in the hall fame and that eventually number retirement.

[@fentanyl6969]

what a perfect moment all around. This moment will always give me goosebumps and who better to call it then the legendary Dave Niehaus

[@inlinefour431]

Baseball isn't just about exciting home runs Ichiro taught us that

[@principalmcvicker6530]

9 year old me is somewhere up on the 300 level on the 3rd base side. Goosebumps

[@elvisparejo3154]

Ichiro ganó 7 veces consecutivos el título de bateo en Japón, no me quiero imaginar la gigantesca carrera si esos 7 años los hubiera jugado en mlb, tendría algunos récords inalcanzables

[@raylomas5508]

The most incredible player in memorable history... Wizard

[@principalmcvicker6530]

I accidently unliked this for a second because I had already liked it. I was at this game with my family a few days after my 9th birthday. Crazy

[@ngoniko]

Can't believe it has been 17 years...

[@gabos7892]

1st Japanese in Hall of Fame.

[@user-df5dh4xo5f]

1st and last.

[@ericliu2515]

@@user-df5dh4xo5f won't be the last i believe

[@johngang1366]

@@user-df5dh4xo5f lol ohtani

[@taze27]

Ohtani is working at it.

[@kklondikke9019]

Good for him

[@brentbarnetthunting]

Ichiro was absolutely robbed of the AL MVP in 2004.

[@saywayyyooo495]

Shout out to The great defensive first baseman, and switch hitter and class act, Texiera.

[@JammastaJ23]

If he gets leas then 98% first ballot ill be upset

[@roberthuot7887]

Oh no !

[@Ndizzyinthehizzy]

I was there for that game. My Dad got tickets for it a month and a half in advance, because he knew he would have that time off. Little did he know he just bought a ticket for him and his kid to witness history.

[@TheBatugan77]

Ichiro is the SINGLE SEASON hit king. No disputing that. And he's going into the HOF as soon as he's eligible. All time great on two continents.

[@user-ru6mq5sc5n]

He broke the 162 game record in 2001. This is NOT a record. Sisler had a 154 game season. Ichiro 251 after 154 games. Sisler 257 after 154 games.

[@JackGeezy85]

Dude had more hits than me from the Bong

[@KimGee241]

Ichiro and Felix are legends in mariners.

[@Covert_Smalls]

The most hits any player has had since this season is 216 (Altuve). This record will stand for an awfully long time

[@robashlicarrafa4876]

An amazing moment from an otherwise terrible season for the M's. Pinella jumped ship prior to the season and the last piece of the near decade long run of successful Mariner's teams officially ended when Edgar retired at the end of the season. Beginning in 1999, each season saw the depature of integral parts of the franchise: Griff Jr., followed by A-Rod in 2000, Buhner in '01, etc. 14 years later and Seattle has yet to revive the success from the "Glory Days".

[@duffman18]

I'd argue it started a year before, in 1998 when Randy Johnson left. He was the best pitcher in MLB at the time. Led arizona to a world series in 4 years of existence. That's the start of it, when he left

[@jshudo44]

To all the Mariners fans that were there to witness this on that night, I envy you.

[@noelfxxkingallagher8818]

0:05 ICHIGO...GO ICHIRO? ICHIGO means strawberry in japan🍓

[@thekrazyhatter5063]

He was my secret weapon in the PS2 baseball games

[@LUISALVAREZ-ek2hv]

Really humble bball player. Such a big start of all time and so humble.

[@hankmcaff9350]

he's a classy guy

[@30bardp.t29]

Mi ídolo ichiro

[@paysonfox88]

Ichiro may be the best pure hitter of a baseball in history. Can you imagine if he had all 9 of his japanese professional years here in the states? 1. We play more games in the USA 2. Japanese top pure hitters just get the normal hits that our MLB players get all the time; slap shots up the middle, and well aimed gappers. 3. If Ichiro had been in MLB since 1993 he would have over 4000 hits easily. I mean, his first year facing the best pitchers in the world, he hit 242 times that year. Imagine even two more years like that out of those 9!!!! 4. He is still hitting .270- .280 even now as a washed up 41-42 Yr old has - been. EVEN THE SHELL IS IMPRESSIVE

[@jamesboxwriter6112]

i wouldn't say the best pure hitter due to the fact his speed allowed him to beat out so many small dribblers that would normally be outs, but that's what made him special.

[@sonicthehedgehog3162]

+Jared Pollack Ichiro Is The Only Player To Have Achieve That Feat

[@Airplane299]

Tony Gwynn was the best pure hitter ever! But Ichiro is a close second.

[@ejortiz17]

See you in the Cooperstown, Ichiro

[@aspence6112]

MYYYY OHHHH MYYYY!!!

[@user-nd6kj8yp8u]

damn i wish i gained consciousness to see this instead of being a 2 yr old shitting everywhere

[@paddy489]

Pure class.

[@betsyduane3461]

As a 27 year old rookie. Had he been in MLB at age 18 he would have had 5000 hits.

[@jonboybilly]

It is 2020 and the record still stands. I’m glad Ichiro was about to break the record at “home”.

[@tannerrodinsky3231]

class act

[@relix7373]

Will probably never be broken with the way hitters pursue power now.

[@saywayyyooo495]

How many years till this gets broken? 200? 300?

[@kn230689]

One of the most sensational scene for ALL Japanese baseball fan.

[@BigJonahJ]

I was at this game it was so awesome

[@isoshun1818]

LEGEND HIT MAKER