Ichiro Suzuki

Ichiro Suzuki is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder who holds the record for the most total hits in baseball history.

Baseball Player

October 22, 1973

Libra

51

Kasugai, Japan

Ichiro Suzuki, a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder, is renowned for his exceptional hitting skills and an impressive record of 4,367 hits throughout his 28-season career. As the first non-pitcher to transition from Japanese professional baseball to the American major leagues, Suzuki has numerous accomplishments to his name, such as winning 10 consecutive Gold Gloves, setting the American League single-season record with 262 hits, and receiving the American League’s Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year awards in 2001. His induction into the Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame further highlights his extraordinary career. Notably, Suzuki holds the all-time record for the most total hits across all professional baseball leagues in the sport’s history.