I think the most mind blowing Ichiro stat is that he came to MLB at the age of 27 and STILL got 3,000 hits. That will probably never happen again.
@beatleslove19842 жыл бұрын
Ithink so.
@trevorcarey39972 жыл бұрын
I think two records that will stand for a really long time is his 262 hits in a season and ten straight seasons with over 200 Hits, it's Incredible ⚾️
@grticecream2 жыл бұрын
A cursory look over the 3000 hit club, i believe Honus Wagner had the latest start at age 23. Most started between ages 19-21. So by the time most of the 3000 hit club had reached age 27, they already had 1000-1700 hits. Wagner had almost 800 by 27 It's mind boggling he reached 3000 at his late start.
@dominicpardo47832 жыл бұрын
@@rebeccaellsbury73 Yep. He was an anomaly. And.... goddamn, what an athlete, what a human being.
@justinlast2lastharder7492 жыл бұрын
@@grticecream technically he already had almost 1300 hits when he came over from Japan.
@aking89 Жыл бұрын
He's easily a first ballot Hall of Famer.
@Jett-Crash5 ай бұрын
If he’s not 100%, there’s something wrong.
@sdot53898 күн бұрын
@@Jett-Crash99.7%
@Jett-Crash7 күн бұрын
@@sdot5389 I saw that. Tragic. Obviously an idiot had a voting card.
@charlesmurphy32222 жыл бұрын
Ichiro was a ballbuster in the clubhouse. Busting up poker games slurping loudly on noodles right next to the guys. A 5'9 Japanese smart ass that arguably was Ty Cobb reincarnated on the field, yet was Lou Gehrig off of it. Now name the Trophy for the WBC after Ichiro Suzuki. He's largely responsible for the tournament to even exist.
@sdot53898 күн бұрын
He also famously gave an expletive laced pep talk every year to his teammates at the all star game.
No need to introduce him as Ichiro Suzuki…he’s one of MLB’s only single-name stars. The greatest Asian baseball player to make it in America…so many before and after him have not lived up to the extreme hype. Ichiro changed baseball…and for the better. Ichiro changed the way Americans view Asian imports, then and now. Thanks for not only living up to the expectations throughout your career but exceeding all expectations.
@prepareexecute72972 жыл бұрын
Yumiko's beauty is still alive
@NN-oz6rr3 ай бұрын
Ichiro is a mythic tier player. If we didn't have video footage of his gameplay, highlights, and achievements, then his story would be unbelievable. Absolute legend.
@archipelago932 жыл бұрын
I’m not even a Mariners or even general Seattle fan… but this makes me choke up. What a story, what a person… he’s tremendous example of what makes life worth living and what we live for.
@ramonhernandez16232 жыл бұрын
As a #mariners fan, We appreciate that 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@jph48522 жыл бұрын
Same here. I'm not a Mariners fan. I usually attended games at the Kingdome/Safeco rooting for the visiting team. But how can anyone not love Ichiro? When I first came to Japan and saw him play, I bought an Orix Blue Wave cap. I followed his career since then even though he later went to a west coast team other than my hometown's. Also, I was lucky enough to attend his final game here in Tokyo where he announced his retirement. This ceremony today is a pre-cursor to the inevitable enshrinement in Cooperstown a few years from now. Ichiro, arigato!
@alexandervaldivia82322 жыл бұрын
Me either can you imagine if in the 2000s they had him, Griffey, and A-Rod in the same line-up
@esteralmojuela90182 жыл бұрын
I remembered Ichiro's first baseball game. And it was my first time to watch baseball ⚾️. I was more attracted to the balloons in SAFECO FIELD that time and they were mentioning Ichiro Zuzuki... So I decided to watched. And hook with Ichiro. Golf has Tiger Woods Baseball has Ichiro
@thaksinbank77002 жыл бұрын
Salute. Hats 🎩 off. LONG LIVE ICHIRO.
@megangaukroger41952 жыл бұрын
This is the man who is the sole reason I have been an Aussie Mariners fan for over 20 years
@kiyotoeba9032 жыл бұрын
I will never ever give ichiro any advice, but I am gonna give you some advice, save that speech, you gonna need it in three years. Hall of fame. Can’t wait.
@indyracingnut11 ай бұрын
Automatic.
@fezzik76192 жыл бұрын
Major respect for this man from a die hard Red Sox fan. I’ve always been so impressed by him. Had he come over earlier than age 27 he’d be the all-time hit leader for sure.
Ten straight 200 hit seasons, a record. Always a pleasure to watch this man hit, field, and run the bases. Was able to see him play in person several times. A tremendous example of how to play the game and how to live. I remember his chase for the all-time hits in a season record and when the classy Sisler family was there to congratulate him. And such a wonderful speech. He worked hard to deliver it in English and brought the house down. Again.
@mikeyf70392 жыл бұрын
I love how he turns and nods at every one he thanks. So genuine, despite a (small, but still) language barrier. Respect is universal. His talent is universal. We’ll never forget Ichiro.
@dwightdavis98512 жыл бұрын
Respect is important in Japanese culture. He broke George Sisler's record for hits in a season and a few years after he broke the record, Ichiro visited the grave of George Sisler and placed flowers on his grave. Now that right there is class.
@dylanreed10342 жыл бұрын
You know somebody is legendary when they're just known by one name.....Ichiro
Yankee fan checking in... this was a special moment and I loved it as much as any Mariner fan. Be glad you have him, he's one of a kind.
@steev9272 жыл бұрын
I'm also especially happy that we had Ichiro represent the Bronx for the time he was here. I know Seattle was the place that made him who he was, but I hope everyone in the northwest knows how much we loved him being here as much as we loved him being with all of you... and to you, it was most-definitely even more special. Yankees fans understand the scope of baseball history very well, Ichiro was here for a time, but we know he was more than his time here in the Bronx. He was more than his time in Seattle or Japan, he IS one of the best that baseball has ever seen, ever.
@Ryan-zz5wr2 жыл бұрын
Ya the Yankees are POS'S
@534nMCp6332 жыл бұрын
Great post. Thanks for the perspective of a Yankee fan and good luck the rest of the way.
@Ryan-zz5wr2 жыл бұрын
@@534nMCp633 go Yanks!
@knightowlinc53912 жыл бұрын
Same! Agreed! 👏
@leggomyeigonosensei2 жыл бұрын
Saying Ichiro's induction is "well-deserved" just might be the understatement of all ...forever.
@trevorcarey39972 жыл бұрын
I Agree and the next induction for Ichiro is to the Baseball Hall of Fame ⚾️
@lowkeyzaybo2 жыл бұрын
ichiro was always a great example of how to be on & off the field. legend 4L.
If anybody deserves an induction, it's Ichiro. I grew up watching this man. What an icon
@grantfulwiler10252 жыл бұрын
I grew up watching Griffey but have the same type of love for Ichiro.
@naoyot27772 жыл бұрын
He is from the same town as me and I was living in Seattle when Ichiro came to play for Mariners. I wanna thank him for teaching us to dream big! I am so proud of him!!
@miraeja2 жыл бұрын
Wow what a lucky life for both of you
@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied Жыл бұрын
We sure love all Japanese people, in Seattle. Such lovely, humble, driven people.
@Legend_1nsanity2 жыл бұрын
Ichiro was the reason that I wanted to play the game and also right field. I went on to play for 8 years and ofcourse I was never at Ichiro level he was a great inspiration for me. Thank you Ichiro for the impact you have left on so many people's lives.
Cubs fan. This man is a living legend. Thank you for everything you’ve done for the sport!
@starforest49942 жыл бұрын
ベースボールの発祥の国アメリカの地において、イチローの素晴らしいスピーチに感動しました。
@tulo14182 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest hitters this game has ever seen. What an honor as a baseball New York Yankees fan to see him play on tv and in person. #livinglegend
@gregpettis11132 жыл бұрын
Pure class. He had no weaknesses as a ballplayer.
@mao57872 жыл бұрын
you're absolutely right. He's one of the best all around player (and Ohtani too). The perfect four tool player (He's at the top in every tool except power, though he does have a great technique to hit big long homeruns) One of the top best contact hitter in MLB, NPB, and baseball history. One of the best outfield cannon arm with best accuracy. One of the best base runner and base stealer along with Rickey Henderson. MLB record with 262 hits in one season. The only player ever to have 10 straight 200 hit season. The only player to hit above BA.350 four times in 21st century. His BA.372 is the highest BA in 21st century.
@1122reyes2 жыл бұрын
He’s like a panther it seems, no move he makes isn’t athletic. jeez
@Tz3952ii2 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of Samurai
@tualafautanu65512 жыл бұрын
It’s was funny growing up I didn’t know anything about baseball because I was only into football. But I would always remember hearing this guys name everytime when the baseball highlights would be on ESPN. It’s crazy to see him now making his Hall of Fame speech! Legend!
@rudivanrooijen76112 жыл бұрын
I think there never was another player more dedicated to the game of baseball than Ichiro. Furthermore I never saw another player consistently reach the high ceiling of his talent like Ichiro did. To me he is one of the best players of all time.
@asamitakami43842 жыл бұрын
I still remember the day when I first went to see Ichiro's game in Seattle...This is very amazing that he continues challenge himself in the states and encourage everyone all over the world. He really teaches us "never give up" . I am super proud of him and his efforts.
14:08 What a great message to the people who are struggling to do something. It gives me guts.
@anncumings3822 жыл бұрын
I was in tears through out the whole speech!!!!
@cindymmm112 жыл бұрын
Same
@duhbigcat18482 жыл бұрын
Ichiro and Gwynn are my favorite players. They are the type of players that everyone wants to do well because they are so hard working and downright likeable.
@worldpeacemusicat2 жыл бұрын
I think meeting lots of different people made Ichiro grow up. The United states a wonderful country. Thank you for your kindness Seattle Mariners and fans.
@takadaimaru86372 жыл бұрын
Yes, Ichiro is going to make this great speech again in 3 years in Cooperstown!
@waterman197702122 жыл бұрын
His English ability will better than now hahaha
@koningklootzak77882 жыл бұрын
@@waterman19770212 hopefully so will be yours.
@Tz3952ii2 жыл бұрын
@@waterman19770212 will be*
@ticnatz2 жыл бұрын
I'm not a Mariners fan, but I greatly admired his play.....
@AM-ph5xh2 жыл бұрын
He is a real samurai!!
@JonathanAufderheide-ln8pr7 ай бұрын
17 likes… Look who he paved the way for. 💙
@chomsyk12705 ай бұрын
from my history of watching baseball favorite era' s rookie debut was ken griffey jr and ichirio suzuki man those days just thinking about how ken griffey had . 264 batting average with 120 hits, 16 home runs, 61 RBIs and 61 runs scored in 127 games in his rookie season and then the great Ichiro Suzuki . 350 batting average with 242 hits, 8 homers, 69 RBIs and 127 runs scored in 157 games in his rookie season in 2001 and his Gold Glove/MVP/R.O.T.Y./Siver Sluggers Awards in his rookie season and then later breaking records im very happy to have witness and experience those wonderful days that made me love watching the game of baseball its unforgettable both of them guys are one of the G .O. A .T's in the mlb history i hope ichiro suzuki gets inducted for the H.O.F. because he deserves it
@Fred.pSonic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you to my home team for putting on an amazing induction ceremony, well deserved Ichi.
@Nishimoto12 жыл бұрын
What a class act on and off the field. Congratulations Ichiro.
@tonyswe94632 жыл бұрын
For real
@wongmax40582 жыл бұрын
I was so lucky that I watched many of his games in TV, when he played for Seattle and NY. One of the greatest players of all times.
Ichiro is the human national treasure of Japan! Thank you for the warm-heart to him in the US baseball world. What a great speech in English!
@neneshubby2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing him with us.
@CthulhusPRRep2 жыл бұрын
He’s the pride of Seattle too, he’ll always have a home of adoring fans on this side of the water too
@sakaeokada69622 жыл бұрын
So sweet comment! He is very lucky to play for long time with the great team in friendly Seattle.
@redlantern33712 жыл бұрын
Can't thank him enough for the memories of those wonderful games I attended with my Dad. What a wonderful mentor and example to any ballplayer. Well done Ichiro!
@matthewcastruita75212 жыл бұрын
Ichiro is such a humbled player
@jefffinkbonner95512 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful speech. He really roasted Jamie Moyer good! Classy and endearing speech all around. I-CHI-RO! I-CHI-RO! I-CHI-RO!
Wow. I even appreciate baseball even more. Make me choke up . Much respect for him.
@annunakian80542 жыл бұрын
Damn these guys got old. Young ppl need to listen to what Ichiro said & maximize their potential while they still can.
@ik84982 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the memories to all of us for all these years. My mother has been a huge fan since he was a player in Kobe and she passed away when Mariners broke all the records. His picture was always by her bed. Thank you Ichiro san!
@Brunostegmann5742 жыл бұрын
I saw him play live from 2004-2013 going to many games , pure class and always gave his all .The only sad thing is the ownership didn’t put a winning team behind him
@Sandul6662 жыл бұрын
they did a few times, just not playoff bound. they had some pretty decent records. the fact that the 116 win team didn't win it all was a shocker.
I was here for this and it was so amazing when the crowd started chanting Ichiro
@hannahkennedy42262 жыл бұрын
As a Japanese, I am very proud that Ichiro has been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Not only did he accomplish great things, but he also opened the door for many Japanese baseball players to enter the MLB. I also believe that he contributed to the goodwill between Japan and the United States. I am very happy that American baseball fans have continued to support Ichiro. Congratulations Ichiro! 🇯🇵🇺🇸🇯🇵🇺🇸🇯🇵🇺🇸
@sacrechannel2 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful speech he is ! This is considerate.
@cobbs2 жыл бұрын
Dodger fan here. It was a pleasure watching him play. You knew from early on that you were watching a very special player.
A’s fan here. I’ll always remember Ichiro as a Mariner. Legend.
@is16512 жыл бұрын
Ichiro !! you are my hero forever !!!
@high-defRJ2 жыл бұрын
Now Cooperstown speech awaits! Thank you Ichiro for your illustrious career in both NPB and MLB! Inspirational and idol to many of us Japanese fans!!!
@cappy22822 жыл бұрын
The very definition of a "5 tool player" (Nearly perfect at every aspect of the game)
@jamesdubeck49202 жыл бұрын
This dude was soooo good. When I think of guys being able to get on base. Him and Tony Gwynn are the 2 names of I think right away. Pete rose as well. He was a class act. And I was rooting for him even tho I'm a phillies fan.
@ウロシンケ2 жыл бұрын
かっこいいぜ!イチロー!! 最高だぜ!Seattle!!
@jackcooper49362 жыл бұрын
My already high appreciation for Ichiro went up a few notches after this funny, classy, well spoken speech.
@cindymmm112 жыл бұрын
Me too
@palaganasjacob2 жыл бұрын
Ichiro is a one of the beginning reasons I fell in love with the game of baseball thank you legend 🙏🏼
@thevegaspugtenshi20502 жыл бұрын
I love ❤️ Ichiro, he was my inspiration during tough life, he still teaching young baseball Jedi students in japan both girls team and boys team ! He is encouraging Shohei Ohtani also . He should be next Japanese prime minister ! I thank God for Ichiro passion ! ありがとうございます😊
@yeomanadventures15492 жыл бұрын
I just love this guy! I have an incredible Ichiro memorabilia collection... time to get it graded. Always be my favorite player.
@cindymmm112 жыл бұрын
Humble and classy man.
@prmcollin2 жыл бұрын
We are blessed to have Ichiro as part of the Mariners organization for years to come. Our baseball team finally has the foundation of some giants of the game upon whose shoulders future players can stand on. And, those M’s Hall of Fame Jackets are sweet.
@beaut92062 жыл бұрын
Thank you for everything you did for our city. Thank you for inspiring passion and respect for the game of baseball. You are and will always be the greatest. Thank you Ichiro.
@534nMCp6332 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ichiro for years of joy and elite play. And thank you to all the fans of other teams, very heartwarming to read your kind words and see the impact he had on all baseball fans.
@mitchweiner2 жыл бұрын
I wish athletes like him could play forever! What a great speech by a classy man!
Thank you Ichiro for the memories and thank you Japan for letting us see this great player in action! One of my favorite memories in life is watching the Ms play with my grandfather and Ichiro was our favorite player! 🇯🇵❤
@mindbomb20002 жыл бұрын
What a story, and what a player. I'm an Angels fan, and I remember dreading Ichiro coming up to the plate to face us. He was the kind of player that could turn the momentum of a game around in an instant. That doesn't show up in the stats. I'm so grateful to have had a chance to see this amazing man play the game that I love so much.
@soganoiruka52 жыл бұрын
He's so cool.
@reimaaki57372 жыл бұрын
So HAPPY for You Mr. iCHiRO even i am not a Japanese and a Mariners fan... i Like You because SHOHEi Like You and i beLieve you are a great person with the very good attitude in your craft 🎊CONGRATULATiON
@ユウキ-z5g2 жыл бұрын
イチロー!おめでとう。素晴らしいスピーチ。
@furingkazan19782 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mariners for uploading this video. We can watch this legend player from Japan🇯🇵 ARIGATO