Ichiro also holds the record for playing the game with the most class.

In a league where we sometimes get too enamored with homerun hitters, we need to appreciate guys who can do everything else at a superb level. That was Ichiro.

5:00 People don't even realize that Ichiro could've hit a lot more home runs than he did. He stayed with his singles, get on base approach and it that's what baseball really is about but when his team needed a home run he would change his approach and swing to hit it out. Like he did against Mariano, two outs down one run with a man on base he hit the first pitch out and ended the game. Give this man his respect

this guy is just the best. he knows he's good, but doesn't showboat. plays all aspects well.

As a long time Mariners fan, I'm happy to see Ichiro still playing well. He came to Seattle and instantly impacted not only our team but the entire MLB. Guaranteed first ballot hall of famer. Can't wait to see 3,000 hits in the MLB this season.

from a young boy to a grey-hair legend.

He is honestly one of my favorite players of all time. The fact he was so good for such a long time is incredible, and the fact that he played kindly with only getting thrown out once is amazing. Just an amazing person in general.

3000 hits and started MLB at 28 years old. Think about how hard that is. Respect.

This compilation left out really the best of Ichiro...the best was the pair of signed cleats he sent to the young girl in Seattle that kept up the Ichi-meter on his side of the outfield with a note thanking her. He is the definition of pure class and honor. 1st ballot hall of famer without question or doubt

From Vancouver, grew up watching him play in Seattle. Nothing but respect for 51.

Ichiro is the man. Arguably the most humble superstar of all time

The only player in MLB history to collect 3,000 hits, swipe 500 bags and claim 10 GG. And to think he didn’t even join MLB until he was 27.

My man hit an in park hr in the all star game, ichiro is the greatest player in the last 50 years

I hope he plays for several more years. Never gets old watching him play

when you watch ichiro swing, he isnt going for the fences or anything, it's like he calculates exactly where the fielders are and he puts the ball exactly where they arent. He's going for the tactically best possible place to put the ball, and he knows how to hold and swing the bat for it to get there.

Sad day when the Yankees let Ichiro go. One of the classiest and most talented players to ever grace the Majors. Hats off!

lol that homerun off mariano rivera was ridiculous. he hit his spot perfectly and its like ichiro was waiting for it

Most people dont realize the Japanese season is considerably shorter (most games Ichiro played over there in 1 season was 135). Even if his average was slightly lower over here, he would have still most likely gotten the same amount of hits per season with the extra 27 games, although his .350 average as a rookie for the mariners really shows how much harder it was over here for him. ICHIRO>ROSE (and i'm from Cincinnati)

I'm a big Ichiro fan. People making a big deal about if his MLB hits and Japan hits should be combined. Take it for what it is, a great accomplishment. My opinion, 2 separate leagues so 2 separate hit totals. But nobody can take away his 3,000 hits in the MLB where he began his career at 27!

Ichiro is one of the greatest players on the face of the earth

And now he's only a couple more away from 3,000 in the MLB. Ichiro is a once in a lifetime player and will solidify himself as among baseball's greatest in Cooperstown.

This dude ain't no joke

Ichiro is my favorite

Stayed healthy too and always ready. Everything routine for him

Most passionate, professional baseball player ever to live

You know you're going to be great when you have your first name on your uniform

I am Japanese. Ichiro is very proud that he is active in the major. His way of thinking and behavior has many things to emulate. When I look at his play, I get cheerful that "I have to work hard"

One player that made single cool.

definitely grabbing an Ichiro jersey. just saw the whole clip. looks like I'm grabbing three jerseys. Haha.

Thanks for being a great ambassador for baseball and coming back to Seattle this year. I hope you haven't played your last MLB game yet. Lets get the statue built in safeco like yesterday.

I grew up watching him play, he was my idol growing up during little league lol

I'm a Tigers fan, but I think Ichiro is one of the best of all time. Major respect.

Greatest pure hitter of all time.

Best outfielder, baserunner, and Batsman of the 2000's.

I love how this guy played baseball. Super smart. Great speed in all aspects.

Went to his first game as a Yankee which was playing the Mariners as he was traded the day before. Amazing. He is an amazing player.

He once threw his bat after a bad hit and it hurt him so much that he sent an apology letter to the company and promised never to do that again...so after every hit from then on, he gently laid his bat to the ground.

I'm Japanese,and we're proud of having wonderful Japanese player like Ichiro!!I'm very very happy.Because most people like Ichiro around the world,and thank you for sharing this video!!!!! I want to be like Ichiro over the border. I'm sorry for pure English...lol

this guy is a legend

5:00〜 beautiful homerun！

I'm not a fan of the teams he is on, but I am a fan of him. I guess you can say its like Tim Duncan and the spurs. Everyone respects him and wishes him greatness. unless he is playing against my team of course lol.

I know nothing about baseball(thought umpire was "empire" until recently :-D) but you gotta love a great carreer. Doesn't matter which sport it is.

If anyone deserves to be in the hall of fame, it's Ichiro

Japanese legend ! Thanks for this video

Going to cry when he retires from the Mariners :(:( 51 forever.

With Griffey going into the Hall this season and having the highest vote percentage in history, he needs a video. Part 1 is his catches. Part 2 is his home runs. Part 3 is his home run derby appearances. That would get a TON of views.

No one shows him surpassing Harry Heilmann in the most hits on the road. Yes, he owns that record as well.

greatest contact hitter of all time 🌊

very well made vid keep up the good work

Damn 3k already, I subbed at 500. Keep it up. Your vids are great!

My favourite player thanks

Something uniquely Japanese - humble, efficient - this man was a machine!

I will always be a fan

262 hit is unbreakable record

A Legend

Very classy guy.

greates hitter in this generation!

While I am to young to remember Ted Williams, in my lifetime Ichiro is the best pure hitter I have ever seen.

I really enjoy your videos

I just subscribed really enjoy

I've been a chirp fan since 2008 I was 6 lol it's so cool to see him with these records

God given gift

Still my favorite

@4:59 is one of my favorite moments as a fan.

Great vid I subbed

wow wish I could have been in Seattle last night to see Ichiro

Legend

Amazing video

Legend! ! !

イチローさんありがとう。

Ichiro #51. The legend.

Great video

Great video, nice job

I'm a mariners fan so I like this vid :)

Ichiro is handsome

Ichiro is hero in Japan!!

Wow, just wow.

he really hit an inside the park HR in the all star game. wow

HE'S COMING BACK TO SEATTLE!!!!!!!!!!!

So many of ichiro's highlights as a mariner are missing.

Cool video. I'm glad I found your channel. Could you do some Best Of... for some STL Cardinals players? That's my team.

Hall of Famer 2025

大舞台になるほど、結果の出せる男。

Great video, Ichiro legend

GOAT

There was a TV show in Japan about ichiro and when he was in high school he said he could hit a single to center field anytime and in mlb he said he could hit a homerun any time he wanted. Isn't that amazing?

Favorite player since the Mick.

Who knew that he would be the hit king years later....

My 2 most memorable Ichiro moments are when he dances around the catcher at home plate to avoid the tag (search "Ichiro ninja", he did that twice actually), and his game-winning hit in the 10th inning of the WBC 2009 finals against great rival Korea. Here's what went through his mind during that at bat: blog.japaneseballplayers.com/2011/03/ichiro-and-his-thoughts-as-he-entered-his-at-bat-at-2009-wbc-final/

And he knows 3 languages.

Look at D Bell at 1:09 after the strike from right field he's like "WTF?! lol"

GOAT!

I liked this video before I even watched it

Time to edit this and tack on the 3000th hit from yesterday

Once he becomes eligible, his name is the first on the ballot for the Hall of Fame

Pete Rose is a bitter old fart for claiming Ichiro's Japanese hits don't count ...

DIS BAUL IS A-LONG GONE

Best of Clayton Kershaw would be nice, great video bro :)

The greatest hitter that I ever saw. I just wish he could have started his career in MLB as he then would have had the all time record. Hits in Japan can't count to his total in MLB unfortunately.

He's so cool.