Ichiro Suzuki
43-Year-Old Ichiro Suzuki Beat Giancarlo Stanton in a Home Run Derby
Giancarlo Stanton is a 6-foot-6, 249-pound muscle monster in the prime of his career. Ichiro Suzuki is a wiry 43-year-old who weighs 173 pounds. Stanton’s clobbered 56 home runs so [...]
Jose Altuve and the 5 Smallest MVPs in Modern Sports History
There was one point when it looked like Aaron Judge was destined to capture the 2017 AL MVP award. But the gargantuan New York Yankees rookie has cooled off in [...]
The Unorthodox Training Behind Ichiro’s Unparalleled Longevity
He’s still making contact at an incredible rate. He’s still legging out infield singles. He’s still a defensive dynamo in the outfield. He still never misses games due to injury. [...]
Ichiro Suzuki Hasn’t Taken a Vacation Since 2005, Plans to Play in the MLB Until He’s 50
With apologies to Cal Ripken, Ichiro Suzuki is baseball’s modern day iron man. The 43-year-old may be the oldest position player in the majors, but he’s still an offensive weapon. [...]
The Reason Ichiro Never Throws His Bat
Miami Marlins outfielder Ichiro Suzuki treats his baseball bats with the utmost respect. In an interview with the Miami Herald, Ichiro talked about why he never slams his bats to [...]