SEATTLE, Wash. — Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto announced today that Ichiro Suzuki, who concluded his playing career on March 21 of this season, will work as an instructor for the team.
Ichiro begins his new role with the Mariners tonight in Seattle.
Ichiro will maintain his title of Special Assistant to the Chairman but will report to Dipoto. In his new role, he will work as an instructor with the Major League and AAA clubs, with a focus on outfield play, base-running and, in conjunction with the hitting coaches, batting.