The 2019 New York Yankees are built for record-crushing power. However, before their chase for 300 homers begins, it’s time to remember the pinstripe connection to one of the most scintillating non-power hitters the game has ever seen—the great Ichiro Suzuki.
Ichiro exploded onto the MLB scene in 2001 with the Seattle Mariners, wowing the baseball world with his bat control, base-stealing speed, cannon of an arm in the outfield, and hilarious quotes.
Even though his Bombers career lasted a mere 2.5 years, Ichiro left his mark on the game’s most successful franchise.