Ichiro Suzuki

Right Fielder

Class of 2025

Ichiro Suzuki

Right Fielder

Class of 2025
A legend in Japan before he ever appeared in the majors, Ichiro had a passion for baseball like few before or since.

Games

Birth year

About Ichiro Suzuki

Ichiro Suzuki’s 3,089 hits, 509 stolen bases and 10 Gold Glove Awards tell only part of the story of a player who didn’t appear in a big league game until he was 27 years old.

A legend in Japan before he ever appeared in the majors, Ichiro had a passion for baseball like few before or since.

The Basics

Year inducted
2025
Birth Place
Nishi Kasugai-gun, Japan
Birth Year
1973

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
Seattle Mariners
Primary Position
Right Fielder
Played For
Seattle Mariners, 2001-2012
New York Yankees, 2012-2014
Miami Marlins, 2015-2017
Seattle Mariners, 2018-2019

Career MLB Stats

Games
2,653
At bats
9,934
Hits
3,089
Walks
647
Runs
1,420
Doubles
362
Triples
96
Home Runs
117
RBI
780
Stolen Bases
509
Batting Average
.311
Ops
.757
On Base %
.355
Slugging %
.402

Ichiro Suzuki Stories

Explore the archives and go deep into the lives, careers, and stories of the Hall of Fame's honorees.

Hitting the Mark

CC Sabathia, Ichiro Suzuki and Billy Wagner Elected to Hall of Fame by BBWAA

Ichiro’s legacy preserved forever in Cooperstown

#Shortstops: Ichiro’s Theme: A Love Letter from Seattle

#Shortstops: Ichiro’s Hits

Suzuki’s latest milestone brings 4,000-hit club into focus

Fits Like a Glove

Overseas games bring National Pastime to global audience