Is it too soon to proclaim that Ichiro Suzuki is one of the greatest baseball players of all time—in the United States, Japan, or wherever? In his eighth season in the major leagues, the Seattle Mariners outfielder is on the verge of several significant achievements: Suzuki Is Nearing Milestones at an Unprecedented Pace.
Ichiro entered the season just 130 hits short of 3,000 for his two-country career and could become the youngest player in history to reach that professional milestone, although it woudn't be an official major league record. There's no doubt the guy is a unique, special player. Baadasssss.
