Comment “GOAT” letter by letter if Ichiro is the 🐐🐐

When Ichiro was leaving Japan last night to go back to the US, the airline which he was going to board changed the gate number to 51 for him :)

For 28 professional seasons, no BS and no drama, just pure passion, dedication and respect for the game of baseball. Should be a model for any kid picking up the game for how to maximize your gifts and skills. One of the all-time greats and I was lucky to have watched him play in both Japan and MLB.

Babe Ruth, Rickey Henderson, Barry Bonds and Ichiro Suzuki. If he had played his first 9 yrs in the MLB instead of Japan, he would arguably be the greatest hitter of all time. What multiple careers and what a player, a once in a lifetime player that I was lucky enough to witness in real time. Now we get to see players like Shohei because Ichiro paved the way.

The greatest baseball player that ever lived. The embodiment of baseball.

Indeed very emotional. I was crying at the end when all the Mariners players were hugging and congratulating him, but I lost it when the second to last Mariners player to hug him (who was also Asian, Japanese?) looked at Ichiro with so much respect, hugged Ichiro, then also cried. What a class act and amazing athlete Ichiro is.

never been one line him before, doubt there will be another like him going forward. absolute class. i loved the fact i was able to grow up watching ichiro

I was lucky enough to see him play in Seattle and Baltimore. Thank you Ichiro for giving us Mariner fans something to cheer for at every single one of your at bats.

THANKS Breakdown Sports from Japan

MLB fan from afar (Australia), I've been lucky enough to watch quite a few games over the years, ok about 10 or 11, I think it's 11? Hard with the travel time... Ichiro is the one of the players I tried to watch, but missed. three times! Once in Seattle and twice with the Marlins. Really wished I could have watched him. But as an aside, the Braves, my not so secret fav team, got to watch Maddux, Smoltz and Chipper Jones....that was expensive few weeks, but glorious! Smoltz was just awesome that last night! Best crowd!

I miss youuuu🥺😭

That's the most awesome farewell I've ever seen.

I’m glad you reposted this

Amazing career! First time I saw him play I was thinking...’”this guy is gonna be hella fun to watch.” Needless to say I was right...lol

Much respect...

ありがとうございました😭👏

A number of years ago the Seattle Mariners came to Portland to play an exhibition game with the Portland beavers PCL team. During batting practice I watched Ichiro stroke a ball into the balcony of the Multnomah athletic club. it may have been the equivalent of Mickey Mantle hitting one off the façade in the Yankee stadium or Reggie Jackson during the All-Star game nearly hitting one out of Tiger Stadium! The only other person I know that did this was Willie Stargell when the Pirates came to play an exhibition game in Portland and the owner of the Portland club was handing out $100 bills for every home run the major leaguers hit! Ichiro had a batting technique unlike any other baseball player I’ve ever seen. It was so smooth and so efficient and often times ugly if he missed in grounded out to the pitcher or something like that. It didn’t matter, he was Ichiro!

Some say you shouldn't count the 1,278 hits with his career total. Fact is, he hit the ball in play 3,089 times in MLB and batted extremely well into his 40s. Sure, his BA went down after he hit 37 but what player DOESN'T start to wind down as they get older? He played 8 years in Japan. You put him in the MLB for those 8 extra years, he becomes the All-time hit leader. He's a 1st ballot HOF, no doubt.

His rookie MLB season was the year I was born. My family has been Mariners fans since the beginning of the team, and Ichiro was something special. He’s been my favorite player in the League since his debut when I was 3 months old and he still is. He’s the reason I love baseball and he gave us Mariners fans a reason to keep watching. My dog that I got for my 1st was named Zuki after Ichiro Suzuki. He will continue to be my favorite athlete of all time not just because of his athletic accomplishments, but because he’s a great person as well. I knew it had to happen at some point, and I’m glad this is the way he closes his career. Thank you Ichiro.

Amazing how this skinny little guy turned out to be one of greatest players in the history of major league baseball, we may never see a player this talented again for a long, long time. It was an honor to watch him play.

You are the reason I started baseball.

No matter which team you support, or whether you like baseball at all, you just can't hate on Ichiro Suzuki. Not only is he one of the most skilled in terms of speed, hits, as well as catching and jumping, with a powerful laser beam throwing arm, but he works hard and stays humble. Truly a God of baseball.

The fact Mariner fans took time to learn tidbits of japanese to send Ichiro off in his final game speak volumes to how much Seattle loved this man as an individual

Fun fact about Ichiro was that in his first game in the MLB the Mariners beat the Okaland Athletics 5 to 4 and his final game, the Mariners beat the Athletics 5 to 4. What a way to end a career

I’m not crying, you are 😥

I think he's top 5 greatest of all time. In my opinion.

Ichiro is the best baseball player for me. I had watched him in Japanese TV when I was a child. He is my hero, but I had never seen him in my eyes. His career ended, I got a last chance to see him. I entered Tokyo dorm and saw Ichiro, that sightseeing will never be forgotten by me. Thank you lchi, my hero is our hero!! I am Japanese and my English isn’t good, but I want share with you. Thanks to watching my letter.

The greatest ever, he won rookie of the year and MVP in the same year, has the most hits in a season and most hits in baseball history the 🐐

We should never forget this player, ever.

We watched a Icon retire. The best player I ever seen. And I have been watching baseball since 1970 and was a fan of the big red machine.

His career should be made into a movie.🎥 後世に残すために、彼のキャリアは映画化するべき。😭

Truly a legend, people saying his hits in the Asian league should not count, but the 2 leagues are not much differant. He is the reason many have started the game of baseball. And he proves that you don’t need power to be one of the greatest of all time.

夢と感動を本当にありがとうございました。同じ日本人として勝手なら本当に誇りに思います。 Thank you I only can say thank you . You give me a lot of gift for playing. I proud same to you Japanese. Thank you Thank you.

I watched Ichiro's last game of his entire career a couple months ago at spring training and for years I have been trying to get his autograph and I finally got it at his last game ever. he is the absolute 🐐

This is why I love sport. It transcends race, religion, class and creed.

One of the purist embodiment of talent, humility, and sportsmanship. Much respect

My heart swells with pride for all of Japan. We were blessed here in America to get to watch him play for so many years.

This man right here has got to be the most lovable baseball player of all time

One of the greatest players of all time, a class act, and paved the way for future generations of players and fans to come. Thank you Ichiro for everything that you've done for baseball. You were the epitome of a true professional.

Is no easy watch this video.... If you love the baseball, you love Ichiro and the emotions explode

泣きました。なんだろう、自然と涙が出てきました。こらえることができなかったです。ありがとう。

What a player. He created so much excitement in 2001, and I never got tired of watching him play ever since. Thanks to Ichiro for bringing the best out of baseball.

goodbye ichiro a legend says farewell

Ichiro Suzuki and Dirk Nowitzki are the true pioneers of paving the ways for foreign players to get into mainstream American sports

Emotional😭😭😭😭 The big ones, the real players leaving now.. One of my favorites players all time, I'm so glad and grateful he played for my Yankees, always miss you Ichiro

Ichiro is the 🐐🐐

He was a great player I’ve been going to games for 14 years now and I’ve seen him at his best times I also went to his final game for the mariners He was and still is a great player and I will always remember him

こんな素晴らしい動画やめてくれ… BGMも合いすぎて泣けてくるわ

Ichiro, hitting balls up the middle since 2001.

Thank You Ichiro #51 from a Braves Fan we'll miss you sir from all baseball fans

He may be the best ever.

Thank you Suzuki Ichiro for your unparalleled work ethic, integrity and dignity. どうもありがとうございました.

the definition of class and respect notice when he's gunning someone out he turns his back and walks back to his position when he hits the dinger off rivera he looks out at right field while rounding first He showed up a lot of major leaguers but never showed it.. from his first year in the bigs he became my favourite not only present but of all time damn shame he couldn't have started in the majors 5 years earlier and legitimately shattered Cobb and Roses hitting records Ichiro is truly one of a kind

How special he is.....how magical he hits those hits....crazy yeah...lol remembering him makes me cry all the time🐐🐐🐐🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵👑👑👑

Emotional... I miss you... I do not want to say ”Goodbye”, you in.

Individual accomplishments aside, the respect shown by teammates, opponents and fans alike, well deserved. Thanks for reminding us how the game should be played.

Ichiro was the reason I got into baseball when I was like 8 and playing the MLB games. I'd watch a game and try to remake it. Ichiro and Joe Mauer are my all time favorites and I couldn't even fully explain it lol. Gotta love ichiro.

Simply put one of the greatest ball players of all time. He made baseball an art form.

He seems like such a humble man

Thank you Ichiro-san !! We Japanese are proud of your fantastic achievement in MLB.　お疲れ様でした！

Ichiro one of the best baseball players to ever walk the planet, one of the nicest and most humble dude as well

The greatest player ever

イチローーー！ありがとうおおおおおおおお！！ ほんとに、ほんとぉーに、お疲れ様でした！！

So proud to say that I have seen him play his whole (MLB) career.

I’m really grad to know that there are many many fans who love Ichiro in the world. I’m proud of him as a Japanese!!! Thank you Ichiro!!!

WE LOVE YOU ICHIRO ⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️

Class Act. 😁 Great Pick Me Up for baseball. Helped get baseball back to being popular after Steroids Issues. Thank You Ichiro.

The Best Hitter of All Time.

Much Respect # 51 in a class by himself. Hall of Fame 🌟 Here and Abroad...Respect from N.Y

Mr. Suzuki, ohh yeahh.. long leg catlike speed and long arm throwing and long arm hit after hit after wicked hit. he operates at cheetah speed when tracking the incoming pitch of futility cat speed as he closes in from the field, snares the prize, and rockets it from his toes to his fingertips to third base and a stunned runner.

I feel very fortunate to have been alive during Ichiros career.

俺はまだまだイチローに夢を見ている。これからもイチローを、応援し続ける。

🇯🇵🇺🇸❤️ 現役生活お疲れ様でした🙇🏻‍♂️

Can you imagine having tens of thousands of fans clapping and cheering for you as you come off the field for the final time. My God, I don't think I could handle it. Id break down in tears and have to have my teammates walk me off with my arms over their shoulders.

3:54 - "MAJOR LEABUE BASEBALL" is my favourite baseball leabue.

If he retired baseball, Ichiroisme imprint in my mind. Legend, thank you lot.

最高の感動と共に心地よい大きな夢が去っていく寂しさ これほどの選手はいませんでした ありがとうイチロー

I started to love baseball because of ohtani and yanagita. But Ichiro is someone special and one of a kind. You are a legend. Thank you Ichiro for inspiring many of baseball fans including japanese baseball senshu. 🎌💓

Farewell Ichiro, we'll never forget

Great compilation video but you're missing one of the biggest milestones of his career: When he joined the 3,000 MLB hit club!

Damn those ninjas were in this video cutting onions as well. What a class act. Truly a pleasure and an honor to watch this man play baseball over the years!

I can’t watch this. All the old memories of being at the safe as a kid and and hearing Dave’s voice makes sad 😢

I remember being in coach pitch and doing his pre-batting ritual every time I stepped up to the plate 😂 All-time great!

Wow!!! Well done. My eyes are watering for sure!

This was a random recommendation for me. I do not watch or follow baseball. But I do salute anybody that has dedicated many years in whatever field they have chosen. It looks like from this video he is somewhat of a quality player and helped change the landscape of baseball. So to that.. thumbs up

can't accept it... thanks for everything Ichiro

Not only one of the greats in his sport, but also a great human being.

Goodbye Ichiro you were one the greatest Mariner of all time. It was an honor to watch you play!!!!

Tears came down as I watched this

Great video! Thank you for the upload, emotional is right 😢.

10 years of 200+ hits.. in a row. how is that even possible?? legend.

this was beautiful. tears of joy in appreciation for Ichiro and what he's done for the sport. Thank you.

When he goes into the HOF, the Mariners will have 2 #51s in there.

Ichiro was one of the Bestest baseball player of the world :) will be missed

Thank you Ichiro I've memories so many thing and big thanks for Seattle making special gift what a beautiful

ichiro saying no to the guy who wanted to do something cute was my absolute favorite

He is the reason I started watching and like baseball!

One of my top 3 favorite players of all time.

Greatest Outfielder Around Tribute Thanks, Ichiro, next stop: Cooperstown!!! #51

Between Ken Nana ooowwee To Ichero Nana ooowwee Both were different Lefties, but Both are respected the same.!!! Love them Both