Ichiro Suzuki

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Records

Ichiro Suzuki's achievements are remarkable by any measure. He holds the MLB record for most hits in a single season with 262, and his 10 consecutive 200-hit seasons are unmatched. His 4,367 professional hits are the most ever recorded at the top level, surpassing Pete Rose's MLB mark. He was a 10-time All-Star and won 10 straight Gold Gloves, demonstrating both offensive and defensive excellence. His Hall of Fame election with 99.7% of the vote is the highest for any position player, a fitting tribute to a career defined by consistency and artistry.

AwardsIchiro Suzuki's trophy case is extraordinary. He won the AL MVP and Rookie of the Year in 2001, three Pacific League MVPs, and was a 10-time MLB All-Star. He won 10 consecutive Gold Gloves and a Silver Slugger. He was named MVP of the 2007 All-Star Game and the 2009 World Baseball Classic. He also won two WBC titles with Japan. His NPB resume includes seven consecutive batting titles and nine Gold Gloves.

Honours & Distinctions

National Baseball Hall of Fame

Baseball Hall of Fame·2025

Elected on first ballot with 99.7% of the vote, the highest percentage for a position player.

Seattle Mariners Retired Number 51

Seattle Mariners·2019

Number retired in August 2019.

Bronze Statue at T-Mobile Park

Seattle Mariners·2026

Statue unveiled on April 10, 2026, in his batting stance.

Rankings & Lists

Highest Hall of Fame vote percentage for a position player

Baseball Hall of Fame·2025

All-time professional hits leader

MLB/Japan·Career

Records & Feats

Most hits in a single MLB season

MLB Record·2004

262 hits in 2004, breaking George Sisler's record of 257.

Most consecutive 200-hit seasons

MLB Record·2010

10 straight seasons from 2001 to 2010.

Most professional hits in history

All-time Record·Career

4,367 hits across NPB and MLB, surpassing Pete Rose's 4,256.

First Japanese position player in MLB

Historic First·2001

Broke barriers as the first Japanese position player posted to MLB in 2001.