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Ichiro Suzuki: A look back at his MLB career

Ichiro Suzuki, 44, ranks 21st all-time in MLB history with 3,089 career hits, including 2,542 as a Mariner.
Ichiro Suzuki, 44, ranks 21st all-time in MLB history with 3,089 career hits, including 2,542 as a Mariner.
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From 2001 to 2010, Ichiro Suzuki won 10 consecutive Gold Glove Awards.
From 2001 to 2010, Ichiro Suzuki won 10 consecutive Gold Glove Awards.
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Ichiro Suzuki began his major league career with the Mariners, taking the American League by storm during his rookie campaign of 2001.
Ichiro Suzuki began his major league career with the Mariners, taking the American League by storm during his rookie campaign of 2001.
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After amassing 1,278 hits during a 9-year career (1992–2000) with the Orix Blue Wave of Japan’s Pacific League, Ichiro Suzuki has totaled 4,367 between MLB and Japan.
After amassing 1,278 hits during a 9-year career (1992–2000) with the Orix Blue Wave of Japan’s Pacific League, Ichiro Suzuki has totaled 4,367 between MLB and Japan.
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Ichiro Suzuki is one of seven players to collect at least 3,000 hits and 500 stolen bases in the major leagues.
Ichiro Suzuki is one of seven players to collect at least 3,000 hits and 500 stolen bases in the major leagues.
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Ichiro Suzuki’s 10 All-Star Game appearances are tied with Ken Griffey Jr. for the most by a Mariner.
Ichiro Suzuki’s 10 All-Star Game appearances are tied with Ken Griffey Jr. for the most by a Mariner.
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Ichiro Suzuki is one of six outfielders in major league history to earn at least 10 Gold Gloves, joining Roberto Clemente (12), Willie Mays (12), Ken Griffey Jr. (10), Andruw Jones (10) and Al Kaline (10).
Ichiro Suzuki is one of six outfielders in major league history to earn at least 10 Gold Gloves, joining Roberto Clemente (12), Willie Mays (12), Ken Griffey Jr. (10), Andruw Jones (10) and Al Kaline (10).
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Ichiro Suzuki played with the Marlins for three seasons, from 2015-17.
Ichiro Suzuki played with the Marlins for three seasons, from 2015-17.
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On Aug. 7, 2016, Ichiro Suzuki triples against Rockies lefty Chris Rusin at Coors Field, becoming the 30th player in MLB history to joing the 3,000-hit club.
On Aug. 7, 2016, Ichiro Suzuki triples against Rockies lefty Chris Rusin at Coors Field, becoming the 30th player in MLB history to joing the 3,000-hit club.
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Ichiro Suzuki acknowledges the fans after hitting a triple for his 3,000th hit.
Ichiro Suzuki acknowledges the fans after hitting a triple for his 3,000th hit.
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With a ninth-inning double on June 15, 2016, Ichiro Suzuki records his 4,257th hit between his time in Japan and the United States, giving him home career hits than "Hit King" Pete Rose.
With a ninth-inning double on June 15, 2016, Ichiro Suzuki records his 4,257th hit between his time in Japan and the United States, giving him home career hits than "Hit King" Pete Rose.
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Ichiro Suzuki delivers a pitch for the Marlins in a game in 2015.
Ichiro Suzuki delivers a pitch for the Marlins in a game in 2015.
Rich Schultz, AP
Ichiro Suzuki with Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter after Jeter was replaced by a pinch runner in 2014.
Ichiro Suzuki with Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter after Jeter was replaced by a pinch runner in 2014.
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Ichiro Suzuki makes a leaping catch at the 2010 All-Star Game at Angel Stadium.
Ichiro Suzuki makes a leaping catch at the 2010 All-Star Game at Angel Stadium.
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Ichiro Suzuki and Albert Pujols at the 2003 All-Star Game.
Ichiro Suzuki and Albert Pujols at the 2003 All-Star Game.
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Camera flashes go off at as Ichiro Suzuki comes to the plate in the opening game of the Japan-U.S. all-star series at Tokyo in 2002.
Camera flashes go off at as Ichiro Suzuki comes to the plate in the opening game of the Japan-U.S. all-star series at Tokyo in 2002.
Mitsuko Kobori, AP
Ichiro Suzuki makes a leaping catch at the wall in 2002.
Ichiro Suzuki makes a leaping catch at the wall in 2002.
John Froschauer, AP
Fans flock to see Ichiro Suzuki in Toronto at the SkyDome.
Fans flock to see Ichiro Suzuki in Toronto at the SkyDome.
Tannis Toohey, AP
Ichiro Suzuki makes a strong throw from right field in 2001.
Ichiro Suzuki makes a strong throw from right field in 2001.
John Froschauer, AP
In 2001, Ichiro Suzuki is named the Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year
In 2001, Ichiro Suzuki is named the Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year
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