Ichiro makes an incredible catch to rob Big Papi

9/7/13: Ichiro Suzuki makes a gorgeous leaping catch and crashes into the right-field wall, robbing David Ortiz of extra bases in the third
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[@kositon]

And he never got injured . That's incredible.

[@squaresoft2000]

Ortiz! Jeter! Ichiro!! Legends!!!!

[@TheGuyWithTheSniper]

Three Hall of Famers in one video.

[@DrMuffin1080]

Jeter is great but he’s an asshole. My uncle was a bouncer and wouldn’t let Jeter in bc it was at capacity and Jeter tried to square up like “do u even know who I am?” and got all pissed. Wasn’t very humble.

[@MoshiMasher]

did your uncle even know who jeter is? Let the captain in.

[@TheScrubtech07]

squaresoft2000 does Ortiz have a LIMIT on his CONCEIT and ARROGANCE? Papi, the STEROID FREAK...look at his look of DISDAIN as he is saying “whooo EEES DA GUY WHOO CATCHA MAH HOM RAAN?” Ortiz was a STICK FIGURE when he started his career and like A-ROID...just blew up in a way that NO HUMAN could without the help of Jason Grimsley! BOTH Papi and that bitch Ramirez...what FRAUDS

[@rickj5180]

drmuffin1080 Sureeee he did

[@yabba133]

I love the expression on Ortiz's and Jeter's faces

[@victorbonilla4634]

Ortiz to Jeter, "Hey Derek, call 911, I just got robbed."

[@hawkeyetrickshots2921]

100 like

[@Zaluskowsky]

Jomboy a-like content. Great comment!

[@Lionlover666]

Did he actually?

[@grownupgaming]

I was trying to read his lips, "that M-Fer" seemed more like what he said to Derek

[@Reasonably_Andy]

Six years later. Wow. Just think, if Ichiro doesn't make this catch, Ortiz might have made it to 2nd base by now.

[@benjaminwilkin2960]

Maybe even third, there's no telling

[@afkathisguy]

this comment has won the internet

[@jamesgruenfelder5511]

bawuhahahahahahaha

[@StrategicWealthLLC]

I read your comment a few months ago and waited to reply. “Now” is when he’d reach 2nd base.

[@matth9788]

And yet still quicker than it would be for you to get to 2nd base with a girl.

[@worthless_opinion]

Best all-around player of all time, hands down.

[@afridgetoofar1818]

Hyperbole.

[@guitarsANDcars39]

Ortiz: "are you fucking kidding me?"

[@kendallevans4079]

Sounds about right... He had a filthy mouth

[@scorpiod2235]

Ichiro is arguably the best ever. If he had started his career in MLB, he would have destroyed Pete Rose's record. And I mean absolutely annihilated it.

[@isamuominae]

At least he passed Rose's record, that's matters.

[@davidstewart1757]

I'm not sure about that. Don't get me wrong; I think Ichiro is one of the greatest players I've ever seen. However, he had 1,200 hits in his Japanese NPB career. If you add that to his MLB stats, he would have had 4,300 hits or so in his career, only a few dozen than Rose's record, which stands at 4256 hits. Plus, the pitching in the NPB is -- and certainly was at the time -- of a much lower standard than the pitching in the MLB, which is why Suzuki's batting average was about 40 points less in the MLB than it was in the NPB, despite being a more experienced hitter when he arrived in the MLB. So, I think we can safely say the following about Ichiro's likelihood of breaking Rose's record: Could Ichiro have broken the record if he had played his entire career in the US? Perhaps; it's certainly possible. Would he have smashed the record? Very likely not.

[@Lowtendo]

​​@@davidstewart1757NPD also plays 20 less games a year. So he would've had another 180 games to get there. Not saying he would cause your point still stands about pitching and I'd also add the defensive play was worse as well. Still had a shot though.

[@Ahilliard44]

I air on the side that he definitely would break that record and there are a few reasons why. First what was already mentioned, number of games. Second, starting in the MLB would have allowed him to reach his peak faster than he did in Japan. This matters a lot because it completely changes his trajectory for his career. Remember MLB is the top of the top in every aspect for a reason. Coaching is one of the main reasons. Techniques etc. with Ichiro’s legendary talent and his unyielding work ethic literally forced into his dna by his peers overbearing father, there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that with more time in the mlb you would see him be almost double as good as he was!!!!

[@writerconsidered]

Even Ortiz had a little smirk on his face there. There is a universal respect for Ichiro by everyone.

[@user-pj7rm5kh9o]

ICHIRO IS PURE LEGEND

[@suga-p7658]

捕球して起き上がるまで、おそらく遠くの観客は確信が持てなかったのでしょうが、ボールを投げ返した直後に確信へと変わり歓声がさらに盛り上がるところが最高です。

[@alekeiportugal9296]

The perfect baseball player. Period.

[@allgoo1964]

Scarey thing about this man is that his fielding skill is the least talked about among everything else he does.

[@GMPro24]

yes and he has an amazing arm as well, he can really do it all...what a legend!

[@SourviperGamingChaseFonfara]

Those ten gold gloves do the talking.

[@Aih1616]

Really? Think it’s 2nd to batting.

[@LancerJak]

He’s a generational talent.

[@julius4611]

MANCHESTER UNITED F.C no one asked?

[@user-bt3qz2eg1s]

Ichiro is Perfect player

[@EVERYBODYSGOTSOMETHI]

He makes me cry…no matter how many times I watch this video. The man, who takes the greatest care of himself, hits his body against the fence to catch a ball. How can I not cry?

[@juliomartinez9920]

Ichiro best mlb player

[@juliomartinez9920]

I dont understand why girardy left on the bench Ichiro and play more with gadner thats stupid, or try to do the same to Posada, I feel sory for Ichiro he is one of the best player I see it and replaced for gadner?

[@kevinbraden798]

Had the pleasure to watch this Man and his talent play for years in Seattle. We had to take an hour ferry boat ride then walk to the stadium, but this man never disappointed us.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Just a phenomenal ball-player. Gives 100% Effort on every-single-play. Great Team-mate. No Drama. Honors the game with: All class & very respectful. Ichiro = Legend in 2 countries.

[@margaretjiantonio939]

He was one of the greatest athletes to ever play the game. If someone tried to take an extra base on a hit they did at their own risk. He had one of the best arms in baseball.

[@Sasha-rf8bd]

イチロー神だなやっぱり…

[@user-hr4zp2mi2f]

イチローの守備はいつみても異次元。誰も真似できない

[@Mr1000words]

Be glad you all witnessed a legend of our times.

[@flowroll777]

I attempted to read Ortiz's lips there ... "That motherf***er always catches my s***...." LOL @0:50

[@lahirugunasekara8118]

Underrated comment

[@marlonc56]

Lol, funny I read the same thing

[@grownupgaming]

I read the same thing, tho he said it like u would call your best friend an MFer

[@kendallevans4079]

Ortiz did have a potty mouth, typical

[@yelyharmony2047]

Ichiro was a pleasure to watch...He was the very definition of a complete player and one that did his job as a lead hitter immaculately!

[@rickenterkin4720]

Ichiro...YOU are among the GREATEST PLAYERS ALL TIME. Thanks for all the great plays & great love of the game. I know I enjoyed watching your career.

[@solezuroleman8892]

Ichiro was WORLD CLASS in everything baseball!

[@jcearnhardt393]

Been i diehard mlb fan for 40+ years. Old time collector, love the game, go ahead and laugh at this statement. If ichiro would have played his first 9 years in the mlb he very well have been considered the greatest player to ever play.. you watch his speed, ability to steal base, the jump and angles he took to flyballs when he was young was absolutely incredible. I know the Japanese pro league isn't what mlb, i am talking about the athletic abilities of this man. As it is he still a top 20 player to ever play on mlb...

[@milojanis4901]

I'm only a few years shy of 70 now. So I've not watched baseball in awhile due to players canceling the world series. That said, there's a lot of greatest categories: basestealing, pure hitting, greatest all around, greatest HR hitter, etc. Maybe Suzuki was the greatest fielding/leadoff/base stealing player ever. Definitely in the top 5. To me, the greatest all around player of all time is Babe Ruth. Don't agree? Thats cool. BUT-Name me another 20 game winning pitcher, who, I believe, led the A.L. in ERA one season, with over 700 Homer's, and a .342 lifetime batting average. Didn't think so......

[@user-wn4zk1fr2b]

The baseball God, he is.

[@Cre8tvMG]

So glad I got to see him play in Seattle. We took a Japanese exchange student up to a game. Great for both of us.

[@utprez]

he's already one of the all time greats... now imagine what kind of record numbers he would have if he'd played those first 9 years in MLB instead of Japan. Then you're talking Mantle/Ruth/Mays/Cobb level.

[@tusk779]

Not even. You’re talking about the best contact hitter of all time, probably the longest hitting streak of all time, probably 4500 hits, and a career .320+ avg as the best player to ever play the game. Half his career in the mlb might have earned him that title regardless

[@spaghetti2777]

@Anonymous Haha go ahead big guy, name a few players with 4500+ hits, oh wait...

[@mrmacross]

Hmm, not Ruth/Mays/Cobb level, but he'd probably have the career record for hits. At his prime as a hitter, he was something like a 130 OPS+ guy, which doesn't get you into Ruth territory, but he's one of the more complete baseball players I've seen. I'd say he'd be regarded along the lines of Rickey Henderson.

[@lagranarob-3881]

@Anonymous Haha well his stats from Japan are very similar to his mlb career and he was in his prime in Japan so that favors the notion he would have at least batted the same in the US as he did in his 9 years in Japan. Dude was batting over 300 in 2016 at 43 years old. Definitely one of the greatest had he played 28 years in MLB, dont be a hater just cause he is not American...

[@localneo-graphic4647]

It's an interesting question, but honestly, I really wonder if he would've even gotten the chance to play in the MLB had he been born in America. Talent would have never been the issue obviously, but his build was considered too slim for pro baseball by JAPANESE standards, who are, uh, a bit smaller than Americans to say the least. Even while he was tearing up the minors in Japan, his manager never called him up until he was fired. If he was playing in America and hitting for like .800 in high school, scouts STILL would have slept on him because of his size and been considered a 'high floor, low ceiling player', someone that just 'couldn't make it' at the highest level, only dominate inferior competition. If they have to, scouts ALWAYS choose 'potential' over 'talent', especially when it comes to players like Altuve or Ichiro who they literally think can't compete in the Big Leagues because of their outlier builds. Ofc, if he grew up playing in America, he might have done steroids himself, just so he could make it to the Big Leagues. I shiver thinking what Ichiro on steroids would have been capable of.

[@cisium1184]

Only Yankee player I ever liked. As a Red Sox fan, you had to appreciate Jeter but you didn't have to like him. Ichiro you both appreciated and liked. Even when he was killing you, you couldn't not like the guy.

[@himajinkk]

飛んだ瞬間にどこに落ちるのかピンポイントで理解している…

[@Colorado970]

One of my favorite players all time. I lived in Okinawa my first year in the Marine Corp. He's a god/legend in Japan!

[@U2BEMatchmaker]

Ichiro, David Ortiz and Derek Jeter are all in that video and all gone but not forgotten. All will be in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.

[@user-ou9ln4vl2n]

As you can see from pitcher's expression, "Ichiro will catch the ball." Rather than being surprised, he looks more like, "Well, I told you."

[@user-fu5hk9xw3q]

流石に入ったやろって思ったバッター可哀そう。エリア51は引退まですごかったな。

[@user-cy2nx8nf6w]

this is one of the best unbelievable fly catch ever in MLB history. still can't believe

[@zenvost2]

If you wanna know how cruel fate can be, if ichiro was allowed to play in the MLB before he turned 27, and if ortiz had stayed with the timber rattlers farm team instead of being traded away, BOTH of these guys could've been playing for the mariners in the 90s. With griffey. And randy johnson. And edgar martinez. AND arod. All at the same time.

[@defearl]

Lol Ortiz was like “Yo Jeter can you believe this guy? you see what he just did to me?”

[@silasleeks2324]

Geez....... Look at that crowd. Missing those days.

[@JeffSayYes]

we were lucky to have him

[@LurkerDood]

What can't Ichiro do? He can hit, he can catch, he can throw runners out & he can steal

[@calebrivera7575]

LurkerDood he's a five tool player

[@LurkerDood]

Word

[@felixmendelssohn991]

His pitching is just okay.

[@raylomas5508]

He actually was a great pitcher in high school!

[@Cynthionic]

hit homeruns! oh wait.

[@plbeckman]

One of the greatest players of all time.

[@zxc56km6]

And he just did it again!

[@jorgejohnson451]

Ichiro belongs in another era. We’re not worthy.

[@TheBONGbongBONGbong]

As a pitcher, that pitcher's face is exactly it. Ichiro scratched that bad pitch right off his permanent record. Haha He's rollin a swisher or 2 for Ichiro after that one. Believe it.

[@takajin12]

画面外からニュッと現れてホームラン級のボールを捕ってて面白い

[@viceman8152]

I believe Ichiro is the most complete baseball player I have ever seen.

[@bootneyfarnsworth5689]

Dude was a phenomenal athlete

[@TheSaintFrenzy]

He was a modern player with an old fashioned work ethic which made him great both at the plate and on the field.

[@matthewlaird4009]

He hit like 400 pitches daily as a teenager, his father bought a pitching machine and threw to him aswell, he also made him practice his swing with a shovel to have more balance.. I think it's safe to say it worked

[@erickl2635]

Ichiro should be a unanimous vote getter when it’s his time. Who shows up to MLB wins AL rookie of the year, AL batting tittle, and AL MVP all in one year. Just think if he played all of his baseball in the Majors.

[@richardramirez1701]

I am an astro fan but ichiro it's one of my very favorite players ever

[@CaptainLumpyDog]

I'm a Red Sox diehard. I still Ichiro a standing ovation for that catch.

[@catlover8286]

Real ninja he is.

[@georgevincent1834]

Christ, was this guy talented.

[@johnkidd1226]

10 gold gloves and they marvel at his hitting and base stealing the most. Now thats an all round player and at 39, he's phenominal.

[@MasonBarge]

The most amazing thing here is that he’s at least 37 or 38, I think.

[@joepup8348]

Ichiro was just one month from turning 40 when he made this play, which would have been amazing for a twenty-year old.

[@mgb4692]

And think if Joe Buck (who thankfully was out in SF to do Pack/Niners) had called this: Skied to right by Ortiz and a leap and a catch by Itchy Row what a play

[@seiichikoike1755]

Is he really 40 years old?

[@seiichikoike1755]

MANCHESTER UNITED ?

[@CunnyRape]

@MANCHESTER UNITED okay? I'll watch baseball, you watch soccer.

[@krishyc6378]

MANCHESTER UNITED your obviously not a fan if you call it soccer

[@kkh7454]

MANCHESTER UNITED F.C Soccer? Dude give me a break it’s called ‘football’ not soccer. Respect other professional sports you’re embarrassing football fan community.

[@vihaanle3010]

Mako its a bot I’ve seen it in every baseball related video

[@luciferjones8103]

The greatest outfielder ever.

[@jeancarlosberasgoico8445]

Ichiro will be a first ballot Hall of Famer!! Guarantee it

[@grify051]

オルティスとジーターが話してるのがいいね

[@user-db1vy9ds2e]

何言ってるのか知りたい

[@EdSmith313]

Imagine if the Mariners kept David Ortiz and had him on the roster when Ichiro arrived...

[@breadboyplaysguitar]

how that ball didn't go over the fence is beyond me

[@antislutful]

Either the wind, or the angle and ball spin off the bat. It always happens.

[@ghostdog1454]

The legend.

[@justinjames7195]

Ichiro is literally the Nick Lidstrom of baseball, never made a mistake his whole career

[@Kirke182]

He stayed remarkably healthy throughout his career. Couldn't grab all those records without staying healthy. His workout regimen was amazing.

[@Chrisicola]

They always show the up against the wall catches, and rightfully so, but some of Ichiro's best were sliding into the corner and robbing them deep down the line. Incredible player.

[@JustinSmithPYRO]

As a lifelong sox fan. Much respect 🤘🤘 that was an insane catch.

[@mikeym1479]

I miss this era of the MLB

[@randallmarsh1187]

Hopefully you got to watch this years NLCS and World Series. There was plenty of this!

[@JWD1992]

I was very honored to have Ichiro on my team.

[@edmundkim007]

That guy is a fucking ninja!

[@jayboyee452]

Ichiro's a criminal, he'll steal your HR

[@fukudagetgoal1978]

THIS IS ICHIRO... He complete understands the situation that he can get it. If he predicts he cannot get it, he would prepare to get cushion ball from the fence. He is really good at avoiding the risks, so he almost never tried sliding catch for his entire career. GOAT.

[@k1productions87]

"WOOOO, Crushed it to Right Field!" *Notices Ichiro running after it* "oh... well... might as well walk back to the dugout right now"

[@fracturegames3046]

Ortiz complaining to Jeter like "Tell this guy to stop doing stuff like that man"

[@counter546]

You search up beast mode in the dictionary and Ichiro's picture is there.

[@kevoman81]

***** .... uh, no. Ichiro was awesome, but a beast... more of a gentle butterfly. He had skills, but rarely would he put his body at risk to sell out for a catch. Which is part of why he's been able to survive for so long, by not beating his body.

[@counter546]

kevoman81 well said good sir.

[@kevoman81]

hi five!

[@TheMan750]

+counter546 Ichiro is Japanese for Beast Mode

[@counter546]

TheMan750 Ichiro mode engaged. Very few can achieve that.

[@timebert6141]

Ortiz ain't even mad. He is amazed

[@kk-sr1wl]

He is a superhero

[@rjw7058]

Not only that, he had a gun arm to cut down runners going for home, plus he was exceptionally quick . Being only 5'11" and kinda spindly, he is a sure lock for he HOF in his 1st year of eligibility> well done Ich

[@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co]

His very last game, he fired a bullet from right field so accurately that the infielder didn’t even need to move. The runner didn’t even try.

[@razd3851]

Man this is so awesome it reminds me of when baseball actually mattered

[@snake9911]

Ichiro Made a fantastic catch in right field. Playing in outfield, you should pay attention to the warning track. Luckily he was ok after making that great catch.

[@DEMOLITIONZ27]

Yankee fans you just got a legend -Mariner fan

[@monolithgeometry3221]

Is Ichiro the best baseball player ever no one talks about ?

[@tyliebs1656]

I miss him, especially on the Yankees

[@ore6349]

オルティーズ｢ホンマに勘弁してくれや…今シーズン三本目やぞ…｣

[@950hareroya2]

オルティス関西人で草

[@user-us6kl7gh5r]

Ichiro crashed into the wall and was seriously injured. However, he recovered to a minor injury before he could stand up. All joking aside, his amazing ability to recover was the secret that allowed him to play in the MLB until he was 45.

[@MJRachelle]

This guy gave it all

[@garycotie6983]

underrated player and PLAY. He’s INSANE! He deserves way more credit than he does...

[@Andy-bh8hw]

He does get all the credit

[@garycotie6983]

Not really he literally hit .372 362 hits and 19 IBB dude that’s crazy

[@nobodyaskedbut]

Nobody else in MLB this century makes that catch and probably only Ashburn (500 POs in a season 4X) makes that catch in baseball history. BTW, Ichiro despite playing his 1st 7 (age20-26 most athletic) full seasons in Japan is the only MLB RF to make 350 POs in a season 3X and set new AL season PO records in back (2004-2005) seasons. His 2005 total of 381 is still the AL record. If he plays RF in the MLB during those 1st 7 seasons he definately makes 400 in season at least once.

[@mattmallecoccio8378]

ICHIRO! ICHIRO! ICHIRO!

[@nobodyaskedbut]

Despite being a one of a kind hitter and a magnificent base runner, this is what Ichiro does best. That's playing the OF. He ranks at the top with Speaker & Ashburn all-time.

[@jayboyee452]

i love it when you catch my big papi

[@maxletendre]

Man Bip P swings like a golfer. So smooth.

[@jonathanrice1070]

I forget he had a short stint in NY. I guess he adds a little flair to the rivalry. Also, Papi’s expression is hilarious!

[@dynamicvoltage9765]

The best part is the announcer thinking it was going to be an upper deck home run and it didn't even leave the yard

[@badlandskid]

Lol

[@thatboy3930]

Dude has 10 gold gloves and they talk about his hitting the most

[@tigerguy1013]

How can you not be amazed by his athleticism

[@TheBatugan77]

I'm not. Sorry.

[@tigerguy1013]

@@TheBatugan77 then you’re clearly blind

[@FlyAwayFlyHigh]

Ichiro, #1 !!

[@stevemyers6108]

Miss you man.

[@collectiblesource3902]

How does anyone downvote this?