- Born
- Birth nameIchirô Suzuki
- Height5′ 10¾″ (1.80 m)
- Ichirô Suzuki was born on October 22, 1973 in Kasugai, Aichi, Japan. He is an actor, known for Lieutenant Ninzaburo Furuhata (1994), Sunday Night Baseball (1990) and ESPN Major League Baseball (1990). He has been married to Yumiko Fukushima since December 3, 1999.
- SpouseYumiko Fukushima(December 3, 1999 - present)
- Known for his work ethic
- Number 51 jersey with the Seattle Mariners
- Won a Japanese record seven consecutive Pacific League batting titles.
- 2001 American League Rookie of the Year.
- 2001 American League MVP.
- Second player to win the American League's Rookie and MVP awards in the same year (first accomplished in 1975 by Fred Lynn with the Boston Red Sox).
- Was named MVP at the 2007 All-Star game after scoring the first in-the-park home run in the history of the All-Star game.
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