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Ichiro Suzuki: king of the hit: with outstanding speed, bat control and a knack for making contact, A.L. batting champ puts pressure on teams to keep him off base.(baseball)
TO SAY THAT MAJOR LEAGUE PITCHERS THROW IN fear of Ichiro Suzuki isn't entirely accurate. He's not the most dangerous hitter in the majors by any stretch. Nor does he get the most out of his hits, like a Barry Bonds, with a modest career slugging percentage of .443. But what is plainly obvious is that when Ichiro puts the ball in play, he's the hardest hitter in the bigs to retire.
If his major league best .372 batting average doesn't tell you so, let's set the scene for one particularly infuriating episode from last year, when Ichiro's bashing, slashing, slapping, dribbling, punching, lunging, topping, chopping hitting style drove one staff ace a bit batty.
...- White Sox's Buerhle may be able to pitch in opener.
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) March 21, 2005 700+ words
Byline: Mark Gonzales TUCSON, Ariz. _ The White Sox's expressions of concern turned into relief and smiles Monday when they learned ace pitcher Mark Buehrle had only a stress reaction and not a fracture in his left foot. Buehrle might be able to pitch the April 4 opener against Kansas City.
- ICHIRO EDGES GIAMBI BY RAZOR-THIN MARGIN PERFECT ENDING: MVP ICHIRO EDGES...
- Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA) Hickey, John November 21, 2001 700+ words
...course of the 2001 American League season, Ichiro Suzuki proved that the legend translated very well from Japan to North America. Ichiro, who led the major leagues in hits...Association of America, which last week named Ichiro AL Rookie of the Year in a ballot that...
- ICHIRO GETS HOT WHILE OTHER MARINERS BATS COOL.(Sports)
- Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA) Vecsey, Laura June 8, 2002 700+ words
...VECSEY P-I COLUMNIST AN AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO of Fred Lynn inside Ichiro Suzuki's locker was the object of scrutiny and admiration by a few of Ichiro's teammates yesterday. "To Ichiro. Congratulations. Fred Lynn," said the words from the former...
- ICHIRO, PROMOTION MYSTERIOUS.(Sports)
- Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA) Moore, Jim July 27, 2007 700+ words
...the promotion we've all been waiting for - Ichiro Hydroplane Night. What a combination, Ichiro Suzuki and hydros - I just don't get that...s what matters. The Mariners could have Ichiro Toilet Paper Roll Night and his many fans would...
- ICHIRO'S 200TH HIT A HOMER SILVER LINING IN M'S `WORST GAME OF YEAR'.(Sports)
- Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA) Andriesen, David August 27, 2004 700+ words
...after a fourth consecutive home loss, Ichiro Suzuki sent the fans home last night with something to smile about. Ichiro hit a long home run to right-center...loss to Kansas City at Safeco Field. Ichiro's 200th hit, which made him the first...
- ICHIRO HITS 200 BUT LAST-PLACE DEVIL RAYS SHUT OUT MARINERS.(Sports)
- Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA) Hickey, John August 29, 2001 700+ words
...There wasn't enough magic for Ichiro Suzuki's liking. But there was so much...to last-place Tampa Bay last night, Ichiro was the man of the hour. Even the Devil...league appearances, was deferential to Ichiro. "He doesn't have 200 hits and a...
- ICHIRO TROUBLE? NOT TO WORRY.(Sports)(Column)
- Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA) Levesque, John May 9, 2003 700+ words
...LEAGUE, if you believe the experts, has figured out Ichiro Suzuki. Will Ichiro refigure the American League? I'd be willing to...Zen-like way of answering reporters' questions, Ichiro isn't telling much. Or, maybe more accurately...
- ICHIRO-ALOMAR RACE INTRIGUING STORY LINE.(Sports)(Column)
- Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA) Vecsey, Laura August 25, 2001 700+ words
...VECSEY P-I COLUMNIST NO ONE CAN fault Ichiro Suzuki and Roberto Alomar for pooh...Alomar said last night. As for Ichiro ... When asked what it meant to have passed Alomar for the AL lead, Ichiro calmly replied: "Nothing.'' Something...
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