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Ichiro's Statue Bat Breaks at Unveiling
11 Apr
Summary
- Ichiro Suzuki's statue bat snapped during its unveiling ceremony.
- Fellow Hall of Famers attended the Seattle statue unveiling.
- Suzuki amassed 4,367 professional hits over 28 seasons.
Ichiro Suzuki, a revered figure in baseball, had his statue unveiled outside T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The ceremony took an unexpected turn when the bat held by the bronze sculpture snapped as the tarp was removed. Suzuki, known for his record 4,367 professional hits, humorously attributed the breakage to Mariano Rivera's famous cutter.
Several Hall of Fame teammates, including Ken Griffey Jr. and Edgar Martinez, attended the event. Suzuki played 14 of his 19 MLB seasons with the Mariners, where he became the franchise's career hits leader. His illustrious career also included setting the MLB single-season hits record in 2004 with 262 hits.
Suzuki's exceptional career spanned 28 professional seasons, beginning in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball and continuing through his MLB tenure. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025 with overwhelming support. His No. 51 jersey was subsequently retired by the Mariners.
