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Baseball: Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki's career highlights

File photo shows Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki's first plate appearance during his major league debut in a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, on April 3, 2001. Ichiro became the first Asian player inducted to the U.S. National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 27, 2025.

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Mariners beat Angeles in season-opener in Seattle

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki (C in back) leaves the bench with teammates after Mariners won over the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 in the 10th inning in the season opener at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 14.

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Mariners beat Angeles in season-opener in Seattle

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki (C) climbs over the fence to greet teammates after Mariners' victory over the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 in the 10th inning in the season opener at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 14.

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Ichiro in season-opening ceremony at Safeco Field

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (C) receives the Gold Glove award during a season-opening ceremony at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 14. On the left is Mariners' general manager Jack Zduriencik.

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Ichiro in season-opening ceremony at Safeco Field

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (L) greets teammates during a season-opening ceremony at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 14.

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Jojima singles in opener against Angels

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima singles to left in the seventh inning in a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 14.

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Ichiro in season-opening ceremony at Safeco Field

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (C)shows up in a season-opening ceremony at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 14.

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Seattle Mariners Ichiro 3-for-5 against Chicago White Sox

SEATTELE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a two-run single to right in the third inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 19. Ichiro went 3-for-5 with 2 RBIs as the Marines won 11-5.

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Jojima delivers in clutch for Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - Kenji Jojima is elated after singling in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning as the Seattle Mariners came back from an early 3-0 deficit to beat the Chicago White Sox 7-5 at Safeco Field on Aug. 18.

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Ichiro, 1-for-3, extends hitting streak to 10 games

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a bunt single in the Seattle Mariners' 5-4 win over the White Sox at Safeco Field on Aug. 17. Suzuki extended his hitting streak to 10 games while leaving his batting average at .347, still second in the American League behind Detroit Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordonez, who his hitting .355.

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Ichiro extends hitting streaks

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners center fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a double down the right-field line in the eighth inning, extending his hitting streak to eight games at Safeco Field on Aug. 14. But the Mariners lost to the Minnesota Twins 11-3. (MLB)

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Matsuzaka shuts door on Ichiro as Boston edges Seattle

SEATTLE, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (front) gets Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki to ground out in the first inning of their game at Safeco Field on Aug. 4. Matsuzaka kept Suzuki at bay by getting him to ground out four times in their final match-up of the regular season, picking up his 13th win as Boston beat Seattle 4-3.

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Jojima homer helps Seattle beat Boston

SEATTLE, United States - Kenji Jojima hit his 12th homer of the season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 3. The Mariners beat the Red Sox 7-4.

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Tanaka poised for comeback start in Seattle

SEATTLE, June 3 Kyodo - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka is surrounded by reporters before a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on June 2, 2015. Tanaka is scheduled to start against the Mariners the following day in his return from the disabled list.

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Mariners' Iwakuma suffers 3rd loss against Yankees

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma looks dejected in the team's dugout at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 10, 2014, after being taken out of a game in the eighth inning against the New York Yankees. Iwakuma gave up three runs in 7-1/3 innings and suffered his third loss as the Mariners fell to a 3-2 loss to the Yankees.

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Mariners' Iwakuma suffers 3rd loss against Yankees

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma (C) hands the ball to manager Lloyd McClendon as he is taken out of the eighth inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 10, 2014. Iwakuma gave up three runs in 7-1/3 innings and suffered his third loss as the Mariners fell to a 3-2 loss to the Yankees.

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Mariners' Iwakuma pitches against Rays

SEATTLE, the United States - Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma strikes out the Tampa Bay Rays' Wil Myers in the third inning of their game at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 13. Iwakuma allowed four hits over eight scoreless innings in a 2-1 loss to the Rays.

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Mariners' Iwakuma pitches against Rays

SEATTLE, the United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 13. Iwakuma allowed four hits over eight scoreless innings in a 2-1 loss to the Rays.

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Tampa Bay Rays beat Seattle Mariners 2-1

SEATTLE, the United States - Seattle Mariners closer Fernando Rodney leaves the infield in the ninth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 13. The Rays won 2-1.

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Mariners' Iwakuma pitches against Rays

SEATTLE, the United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 13. Iwakuma allowed four hits over eight scoreless innings in a 2-1 loss to the Rays.

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Mariners pitcher Iwakuma

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma starts in a game against the Kansas City Royals at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 8, 2014. Iwakuma pitched four-hit ball over eight scoreless innings as the Mariners won 1-0.

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Mariners pitcher Iwakuma

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma starts in a game against the Kansas City Royals at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 8, 2014. Iwakuma pitched four-hit ball over eight scoreless innings as the Mariners won 1-0.

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Mariners pitcher Iwakuma

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma starts in a game against the Kansas City Royals at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 8, 2014. Iwakuma pitched four-hit ball over eight scoreless innings as the Mariners won 1-0.

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Griffy honored by Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - Ken Griffy Jr. speaks during a ceremony at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 10, 2013, as he was inducted into the Seattle Mariners' Hall of Fame.

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Brewers beat Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Norichika Aoki hits a two-run double during the third inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 9, 2013. The Brewers won 10-5.

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Brewers beat Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Norichika Aoki hits a two-run double during the third inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 9, 2013. The Brewers won 10-5.

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Pettitte earns 250th career victory

SEATTLE, United States - The New York Yankees' Andy Pettitte pitches against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 8, 2013. Pettitte pitched 7-1/3 innings in the Yankees' 3-1 win, earning his 250th career victory.

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Mariners Iwakuma

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches during a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field in Seattle on Oct. 2, 2012. Iwakuma pitched six shutout innings in a 6-1 victory to earn his ninth win and finish his season with a 2.65 ERA, the lowest ever by a Seattle rookie.

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Mariners Iwakuma

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches during a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field in Seattle on Oct. 2, 2012. Iwakuma pitched six shutout innings in a 6-1 victory to earn his ninth win and finish his season with a 2.65 ERA, the lowest ever by a Seattle rookie.

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Ichiro at Yankees

SEATTLE, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (front) salutes fans during the first inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners after they gave him a standing ovation at his former home park, Safeco Field in Seattle on July 25, 2012. Suzuki was traded from the Mariners on July 23.

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Ichiro at Yankees

SEATTLE, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (front) salutes fans during the first inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners after they gave him a standing ovation at his former home park, Safeco Field in Seattle on July 25, 2012. Suzuki was traded from the Mariners on July 23.

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Alex Rodriguez has broken hand

SEATTLE, United States - New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez is hit by a pitch by Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning of a game at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 25, 2012. Rodriguez had his left hand broken.

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Ichiro makes Yankees debut

SEATTLE, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (R) steals second base during the third inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 23, 2012. Suzuki, who was traded to the Yankees from the Mariners the same day, went 1-for-4 in his former home park in a 4-1 win for the Yankees.

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Kuroda wins Ichiro's Yankees debut

SEATTLE, United States - New York Yankees right-hander Hiroki Kuroda starts in a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 23, 2012. Just hours after the Yankees acquired Mariners icon Ichiro Suzuki in a two-for-one swap, Kuroda allowed one run in seven innings for the win as New York beat Seattle 4-1 in Ichiro's Yankees debut.

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Ichiro makes Yankees debut

SEATTLE, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki belts a single during the third inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 23, 2012. Suzuki, who was traded to the Yankees from the Mariners the same day, went 1-for-4 in his former home park in a 4-1 win for the Yankees.

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Ichiro makes Yankees debut

SEATTLE, United States - A signboard at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 23, 2012, shows a picture of New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki and his name in the starting lineup. Suzuki, who was traded to the Yankees from the Seattle Mariners the same day, went 1-for-4 in a game against the Mariners in his former home park. The Yankees won 4-1.

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Ichiro makes Yankees debut

SEATTLE, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (R) wears No. 31 at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 23, 2012. Suzuki, who was traded to the Yankees from the Seattle Mariners the same day, went 1-for-4 in a game against the Mariners in his former home park. The Yankees won 4-1.

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Ichiro traded to New York Yankees

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki in a training outfit of the New York Yankees heads for practice at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 23, 2012, after he was traded to the Yankees from the Seattle Mariners the same day. The 38-year-old outfielder, a 10-time All-Star with the Mariners, whom he joined in 2001, was dealt in exchange for cash and two minor league prospects after Suzuki requested Seattle trade him.

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Ichiro traded to New York Yankees

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki in a training outfit of the New York Yankees heads for practice at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 23, 2012, after he was traded to the Yankees from the Seattle Mariners the same day. The 38-year-old outfielder, a 10-time All-Star with the Mariners, whom he joined in 2001, was dealt in exchange for cash and two minor league prospects after Suzuki requested Seattle trade him.

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Ichiro traded to New York Yankees

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki (R) gives a press conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 23, 2012, the day he was traded to the New York Yankees from the Seattle Mariners. The 38-year-old outfielder, a 10-time All-Star with the Mariners, whom he joined in 2001, was dealt in exchange for cash and two minor league prospects after Suzuki requested Seattle trade him. To the left is New York manager Joe Girardi.

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Ichiro traded to New York Yankees

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki smiles during a press conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 23, 2012, held the day he was traded to the New York Yankees from the Seattle Mariners. The 38-year-old outfielder, a 10-time All-Star with the Mariners, whom he joined in 2001, was dealt in exchange for cash and two minor league prospects after Suzuki requested Seattle trade him.

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Ichiro traded to New York Yankees

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki (R) gives a press conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 23, 2012, the day he was traded to the New York Yankees from the Seattle Mariners. The 38-year-old outfielder, a 10-time All-Star with the Mariners, whom he joined in 2001, was dealt in exchange for cash and two minor league prospects after Suzuki requested Seattle trade him. To the left is New York manager Joe Girardi.

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Ichiro traded to New York Yankees

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki gives a press conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 23, 2012, the day he was traded to the New York Yankees from the Seattle Mariners. The 38-year-old outfielder, a 10-time All-Star with the Mariners, whom he joined in 2001, was dealt in exchange for cash and two minor league prospects after Suzuki requested Seattle trade him.

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Ichiro traded to New York Yankees

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki speaks at a press conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 23, 2012, the day he was traded to the New York Yankees from the Seattle Mariners. The 38-year-old outfielder, a 10-time All-Star with the Mariners, whom he joined in 2001, was dealt in exchange for cash and two minor league prospects after Suzuki requested Seattle trade him.

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Ichiro traded to New York Yankees

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki speaks at a press conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 23, 2012, the day he was traded to the New York Yankees from the Seattle Mariners. The 38-year-old outfielder, a 10-time All-Star with the Mariners, whom he joined in 2001, was dealt in exchange for cash and two minor league prospects after Suzuki requested Seattle trade him.

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Iwakuma gets 1st major league win

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners reliever Hisashi Iwakuma pitches against the San Francisco Giants in an interleague match-up at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 16, 2012. Iwakuma pitched two hitless innings to mark his career first win in the major leagues as the Mariners won 7-4.

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Iwakuma gets 1st major league win

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners reliever Hisashi Iwakuma pitches against the San Francisco Giants in an interleague match-up at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 16, 2012. Iwakuma pitched two hitless innings to mark his career first win in the major leagues as the Mariners won 7-4.

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Iwakuma gets 1st major league win

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners reliever Hisashi Iwakuma pitches against the San Francisco Giants in an interleague match-up at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 16, 2012. Iwakuma pitched two hitless innings to mark his career first win in the major leagues as the Mariners won 7-4.

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Ichiro vs. Darvish

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an RBI single off Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish in the third inning of a game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, on May 21, 2012. The Mariners won 6-1.

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Ichiro vs. Darvish

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki watches the ball after rapping an RBI single off Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish in the third inning of a game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, on May 21, 2012. The Mariners won 6-1.