Ichiro Suzuki could claim 'Hit King' crown if he keeps up pace
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Last updated 8/4/2016 at 8:57am
Note: This column was printed on Aug. 2 when Ichiro Suzuki’s hit total was 2,998.
Former Seattle Mariner Ichiro Suzuki is one or two games away from joining an exclusive club — the 3,000 hit club.
The Japanese star is currently at 2,998 hits as of press time, but once he achieves his 3,000th hit he will join 29 other players on the list, including former Mariner Alex Rodriguez as well as legends like Derek Jeter, Willie Mays and Hank Aaron.
Suzuki, who is 42 years old, has been a well-known and popular player among American fans since he debuted with the Mariners in 2001. He’s accu...
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