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Ichiro Suzuki

Seattle Mariners

1973/10/22 36

5-11 170

Kasugai, Japan

L / R

9

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Mariners 146 639 88 225 31 4 11 46 32 71 26 9 .352 .386 .465

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Possesses a smooth, quick swing that produces line drives. Has the ability to drive the ball to all fields. Has blazing speed. Is a great defensive player.
Flaws
  • Strikes out regularly against southpaws. Doesn't draw enough walks to keep pitchers honest. Tends to be a little streaky over 162 games.
Career Potential
  • An elite leadoff hitter and batting title candidate.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 1, 2009 Missed 8 games (calf injury).
August 24, 2009 Calf injury, day-to-day.
April 15, 2009 Missed 8 games (bleeding ulcer).
April 3, 2009 Bleeding ulcer, 15-day DL.
July 13, 2007 Signed by the Seattle Mariners to a five-year contract extension.
December 18, 2003 Re-signed by the Seattle Mariners to a four-year contract extension.
April 28, 2002 Missed 1 game (left knee injury).
April 27, 2002 Left knee injury, day-to-day.

Trades

November 18, 2000 Signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Seattle Mariners in 2000.

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