Seattle Mariner Ichiro Suzuki broke a tie with Wee Willie Keeler to become the first player in major league history with at least 200 hits in nine straight seasons.
People in Japan ‘Enamored’ With Ichiro’s Feat
Robert Whiting, author of the books “You Gotta Have Wa” and “The Meaning of Ichiro,” recently explained -- before the record was broken -- how the Japanese felt about Ichiro on the verge of the history books:
Read Article >Japanese Baseball Greats Praise Ichiro
It’s hard enough producing at consistently high levels for nearly a decade; it’s even harder when you’re carrying the proverbial hopes of a nation on your back. After watching Ichiro set the MLB record for consecutive 200-hit seasons, Japanese fans - and more than a few Japanese baseball legends - are impressed. From The Sporting News:
Read Article >VIDEO: Watch Ichiro’s Record-Breaking Hit
And the crowd goes...wild? Shame it had to happen in front of a nonexistent Rangers’ crowd. Reminds me of the night Tony Gwynn got his 3,000th hit in Montreal.
Read Article >M’s Also Win The Game For Good Measure
Seattle makes sure the already-memorable night ends positively, they win 5-0 to split the doubleheader.
Read Article >Looking Back At Ichiro’s Nine Record-Breaking Seasons
Lookout Landing has the statistical breakdown of Ichiro’s nine seasons. Not sure what’s the most impressive part. The hits, the consistency or the durability.
Read Article >Ichiro Is Nothing If Not Consistent
Move on over, Wee Willie Keeler.
In case you need a little perspective on how impressive the record is, Keelers’ mark stood since 1901.
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