Back to the MLB Newsfeed

Ichiro Suzuki Draws Within 50 Hits of 3,000 for Career

Miami Marlins outfielder Ichiro Suzuki collected a pinch-hit single during the eighth inning of Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies, bumping him up to 2,950 hits for his career.

Even more impressive, Suzuki started his career in Japan at the age of 18, playing nine seasons with Orix of the Japan Pacific League before finally joining MLB in 2001 as a 27-year-old with the Seattle Mariners.

As a rookie, he led the league in hits (242), stolen bases (56) and batting average (.350), not only earning him an American League Rookie of the Year award but also AL MVP honors.