Ichiro

Firstborn son's name

Ichiro is a Japanese given name, traditionally meaning "first son." In English contexts, the name most often refers to Ichiro Suzuki, the Japanese baseball player who became one of Major League Baseball's most celebrated hitters.

His singular first-name recognition—like Pelé or Madonna—reflects his iconic status: Ichiro got his 3,000th hit in 2016.

Mariners

Seattle

Pacific Northwest metropolis

2001Twenty-first century's opening year
rookieInexperienced newcomer
outfieldField beyond bases

right field · hits · singles · stolen bases · American League · inning · clubhouse · Ken Griffey Jr · Pacific Northwest

baseball

bat

Flying mammal or sports club

gloveFitted hand covering
battingSwinging at pitches
laser beamFocused, amplified light emission

throw · assist · leadoff · infield hit · Gold Glove · All-Star · at-bat · plate appearance · contact hitter · batting title

legacy

Hall of Fame

Institution honoring distinguished achievers

iconPictorial screen symbol
record-breakerOne setting new highs
trailblazerFirst to forge ahead

pioneer · first · MVP · inspiration · role model · ambassador · groundbreaker · crossover

Japanese

Japan

East Asian archipelago nation

KobeJapanese port city
NipponJapan's native name
WBCImmune system cell

samurai · Japanese baseball · import · overseas · Nagoya · batting champion

Ichiro

Seattle

bat

Hall of Fame

Japan

Ichiro

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