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\"You see it on the flights. "When I start using a cane, that's the time that I think I should retire," Ichiro said. He's not done playing, in his mind anyway. "I don't think anybody believed he would be active now.". "We intend that whenever is the appropriate time for Ichiro to retire, that that will happen as a Mariner. During games, he won't be able to be on the bench, but will remain active behind the scenes, likely spending games in the video room or clubhouse.He took batting practice on Thursday just like normal, chatting and joking with teammates and then going about his usual business in his professional fashion. Leading current Japanese stars' ages when Ichiro debuted: Yu Darvish 14, Masahiro Tanaka 12, Yusei Kikuchi 9, Shohei Ohtani 6. "The veteran outfielder re-signed with the Mariners this spring as a free agent and batted .205 (9-for-44) in 15 games while filling in for an injured Ben Gamel in left field. Ichiro has retired after 19 MLB seasons at the age of 45. Dipoto and manager Scott Servais believe Ichiro has helped the Mariners get off to a strong start this season with his veteran presence and are eager to keep him in the organization. "And we want it to be that way. He'll sit down in his chair and immediately Dee Gordon is sitting next to him and Mitch Haniger is turning sideways from across the row. The role change is effective today, with MLB Network stating that it pretty much means Ichiro’s career on the field has come to an end. Japanese fans had been hoping it would not be the end of his career, but they knew it was likely. But we don't think we're at that point yet either.". Iconic Japanese superstar Ichiro Suzuki, who has more hits in professional baseball than any other Japanese player, walked away from his career to thunderous applause on Thursday. After the Mariners took the field in the eighth inning, all players except Suzuki left for the dugout. Ichiro Suzuki retirement news has come out early Thursday morning (May 3) from the team.An announcement was just made by the Seattle Mariners that Ichiro will be transitioning to the role of special assistant to the chairman. Career line: .311/.355/.402, 509 stolen bases (tied for 35th all time), 117 home runs, 59.3 WAR It's almost like they're all waiting for him to opine from the mountain top.\"He's got a great presence about him. Suzuki, 45, was 0-for-4 with one strikeout. Hits: 3,089 in MLB (23rd all time), 1,278 in Japan; his combined total of 4,367 is a world professional record My contract was due to expire anyway after I played at Tokyo Dome, but I wasn't performing well late into spring training and wasn't able to bounce back from that." TOKYO -- Ichiro Suzuki has told the Seattle Mariners he will retire after Thursday's game in Tokyo, sources confirmed to ESPN, and has exited the game. \n","providerName":"Twitter","providerUrl":"https://twitter.com","type":"rich","width":550,"__typename":"ExternalEmbedContent"},"$ROOT_QUERY.getForgeContentBySlug({\"locale\":\"en-us\",\"slug\":\"ichiro-suzuki-retires-moves-to-front-office-c275071046\",\"type\":\"story\"}).parts.8":{"data":{"type":"id","generated":true,"id":"$ROOT_QUERY.getForgeContentBySlug({\"locale\":\"en-us\",\"slug\":\"ichiro-suzuki-retires-moves-to-front-office-c275071046\",\"type\":\"story\"}).parts.8.data","typename":"ExternalEmbedContent"},"type":"oembed","__typename":"ExternalEmbed"},"$ROOT_QUERY.getForgeContentBySlug({\"locale\":\"en-us\",\"slug\":\"ichiro-suzuki-retires-moves-to-front-office-c275071046\",\"type\":\"story\"}).parts.9":{"content":"Dipoto and manager Scott Servais believe Ichiro has helped the Mariners get off to a strong start this season with his veteran presence and are eager to keep him in the organization. Suzuki received a standing ovation from the crowd and hugs from his Seattle teammates. Is the New York Yankees' rough weekend an omen of things to come? Ichiro Suzuki left the Tokyo Dome field in the eighth inning, waving goodbye amid hugs from Mariners teammates that signaled the run was over. Ichiro’s legendary career officially came to an end earlier this season when he announced his retirement as a player following the Mariners’ two-game series against the Athletics in Tokyo. In Japan, they also thought that when Suzuki played here in 2012 with the Mariners -- also against the Oakland Athletics -- and had four hits in one game. "I want to be able to help in any way I can. I'm not going to be the one going up to guys saying this or that. If I know the answer, I'm there in any way for them.\"Ichiro unveiled a little of the quiet humor that has endeared him to teammates when noting that a surprise appearance on the bench shouldn't be totally ruled out.\"I can't say for certain that maybe I won't put on a beard and glasses and be like Bobby Valentine and be in the dugout,\" he said.Dipoto feels Ichiro's unique presence has been felt already this season. He spent the bulk of his career with two teams: nine seasons with the Orix BlueWave of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) in Japan, where he began his career, and 14 with the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball(MLB) in the United States. Mariners legend Ichiro Suzuki announced his retirement on Thursday, and we took a look at some of the key numbers associated with his storied career in both MLB and in Japan's Pacific League. Ichiro also had 1,278 hits and a batting average of .353 in nine seasons for the Orix BlueWave before becoming one of the first Japanese position players to sign with an MLB team.The Mariners traded Ichiro to the Yankees midway through the 2012 season, and he played 2 1/2 seasons in New York before signing with the Marlins for three years from 2015-17, then coming full circle with Seattle this spring. \"I want to be able to help in any way I can. By Jim Allen, KYODO NEWS - Mar 22, 2019 - 03:16 | Sports, All. The following is an edited transcript from the Thursday press conference at which Ichiro Suzuki announced his retirement. ", Look back on Ichiro's transition to Majors, Look back: Ichiro 30th in MLB history to reach 3,000 hits. Obviously with my teammates and how great they've been and how much they mean to me and how much I want to help is the reason I wanted to stay on and help in any way I can. "I can't say for certain that maybe I won't put on a beard and glasses and be like Bobby Valentine and be in the dugout," he said.Dipoto feels Ichiro's unique presence has been felt already this season. Ichiro Suzuki Is Saying Farewell, Yet Still Perfecting a New Craft. When I met Ichiro in Peoria, which is the first time I'd met him face to face, he walked in and had more presence than any other baseball player I'd ever encountered. Legendary baseball player Ichiro Suzuki announced his retirement after a game in his home country of Japan on Thursday, as fans showered him with love. And I've been doing this my entire adult life, been in the game close to 30 years and met and played with and against every great in my lifetime really and never met one quite like Ichiro.\"The veteran outfielder re-signed with the Mariners this spring as a free agent and batted .205 (9-for-44) in 15 games while filling in for an injured Ben Gamel in left field. Marly Rivera examines Ichiro Suzuki's impact on paving a path for young Japanese players to MLB. Even in retirement, Ichiro still not ready to accept Japan's prestigious People's Honor Award. It's all but assured he will be honored one day in Cooperstown, New York, the home of the National Baseball Hall of … Many expected Suzuki to retire after the series in his native Japan or when the Mariners returned home for two spring training games with the San Diego Padres before the regular season resumes against the Boston Red Sox. Kyodo News was first to report the story. The only difference, according to general manager Jerry Dipoto, is he won't be on the active roster for the remainder of this season.• Look back: Ichiro 30th in MLB history to reach 3,000 hits"This doesn't close the door on Ichiro's playing career, I'd like to make that clear," Dipoto said. I'll be there for anybody. Reaction from the baseball world to the retirement of Japanese star Ichiro Suzuki, who played his final game Thursday with the Seattle Mariners against the Oakland Athletics in Tokyo. ", In his new role, Ichiro will continue suiting up for pregame work, taking batting practice, talking with players in the clubhouse and meetings. Suzuki — who was the AL MVP and Rookie of the Year for the Mariners in 2001 — has played 14 of his 18-plus MLB seasons in Seattle. It happens that the Mariners open next season in Tokyo in a two-game series against the A's and rules allow for an expanded 28-man roster for that international Opening Series, so perhaps the door indeed isn't slammed.But Ichiro does know he can't play forever and said he's found a peace in his return to the Mariners this season.• Look back on Ichiro's transition to Majors"The past two months have been the happiest I've been," he said. Right-handed reliever Erik Goeddel was promoted from Triple-A Tacoma to take Ichiro's spot on the 25-man roster and was in uniform for Thursday night's series finale with the A's. Kyodo News was first to report the story. He set the MLB single-season record for hits with 262 in 2004, and his 10 straight 200-hit seasons is the longest streak in Major League history. Ichiro Suzuki ended his time on the baseball field in the country where his legendary career began. If you’re a baseball fan, when you hear #51, the first player that comes to mind should be Ichiro […] His next stop will be Cooperstown and a sure-thing induction to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. When I met Ichiro in Peoria, which is the first time I'd met him face to face, he walked in and had more presence than any other baseball player I'd ever encountered. But with Gamel coming off the disabled list two weeks ago, the Mariners haven't had a need for a fifth outfielder and Ichiro's playing time had been sparse. He'll sit down in his chair and immediately Dee Gordon is sitting next to him and Mitch Haniger is turning sideways from across the row. I'm not going to be the one going up to guys saying this or that. The 45-year-old Ichiro is the greatest Japanese player in MLB history and a surefire first-ballot Hall of Famer when he becomes eligible. Ichiro played one final game for Seattle on Wednesday, going 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored, also making a nice running catch in left field to rob the A's Matt Chapman of a hit in the second inning of a 3-2 Mariners loss.Ichiro has a slash line of .311/.355/.402 in 2,651 games over 18 years in the Majors. And I'd love to see him get a couple of hits and finish on a high note here. Ichiro stopped playing in May of last season, taking a job with the Mariners’ front office. MLB debut: April 2, 2001 An emotional Suzuki, who played a total of 28 seasons, left the field to a standing ovation from the sold-out crowd. SEATTLE -- Ichiro Suzuki insists he's not retiring from baseball. "I wasn't quite sure," Servais said. SEATTLE -- Ichiro Suzuki insists he's not retiring from baseball. The guy in front of him is leaning back in his seat. "I knew the day would come when I would have to walk away. Ichiro announces his retirement after Mariners’ final game in Tokyo; Remembering Ichiro’s iconic career through its best moments — and best photos MLB awards: 2001 AL MVP and Rookie of the Year; 10-time All-Star, 10-time Gold Glove winner Thank you, Ichiro.The Mariners legend is transitioning to a front-office role, effective today. x Seattle Mariners’ Ichiro Suzuki has told local reports in Japan that he plans to retire after the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics wrap up this Opening Series in Japan at the age of 45. Suzuki then waved to the crowd before leaving the game for defensive replacement Braden Bishop. But the Mariners have given me this opportunity to stay on. 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If I know the answer, I'm there in any way for them. (3:29). "Ichiro unveiled a little of the quiet humor that has endeared him to teammates when noting that a surprise appearance on the bench shouldn't be totally ruled out. Seattle manager Scott Servais had earlier hinted that, after Suzuki started in a season-opening victory against the A's on Wednesday, he might not start Thursday in the final game of the brief series. But with Gamel coming off the disabled list two weeks ago, the Mariners haven't had a need for a fifth outfielder and Ichiro's playing time had been sparse. I'll be there for anybody. ... Alex Trautwig via Getty Images The Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki is retiring from baseball at the age of 45. It's almost like they're all waiting for him to opine from the mountain top. When Ichiro played Wednesday, the 45-year-old entered his 19th MLB season after first playing nine seasons with the Orix BlueWave in the Japanese leagues. "He's got a great presence about him. National Apr 5, 2019. Kyodo News was the first to report on Ichiro's plan to retire. 5:54am: Ichiro Suzuki will announce his retirement following the completion of this morning’s game between the Mariners and Athletics in Tokyo, … Ichiro was pulled in the eighth inning against the Athletics in the second and last game of the 2019 Japan Opening Series at the Tokyo Dome. A… Ichiro Suzuki was showered with cheers and chants on Thursday night while taking his final bow in a magnificent career that lasted nearly three decades … Ichiro has already informed the Mariners about his decision. During games, he won't be able to be on the bench, but will remain active behind the scenes, likely spending games in the video room or clubhouse.He took batting practice on Thursday just like normal, chatting and joking with teammates and then going about his usual business in his professional fashion. The 45 … TOKYO -- Ichiro Suzuki has told the Seattle Mariners he will retire after Thursday's game in Tokyo, sources confirmed to ESPN, and has exited the game. Japanese baseball legend Ichiro Suzuki of the Major Leagues' Seattle Mariners has announced his retirement. pic.twitter.com/rshgQ96AQv. 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And I've been doing this my entire adult life, been in the game close to 30 years and met and played with and against every great in my lifetime really and never met one quite like Ichiro. He's sixth on the all-time singles list with 2,514 and 35th in stolen bases at 509. Dodgers-Padres series packed with energy, emotion, excitement, On Jackie Robinson Day, the baseball world paid tribute to a legend. ICHIRO RETIREMENT More coverage. ", Ichiro is a god and idol in Japanese baseball (3:29), Source: Ichiro retiring after Thursday's game, Last-place Yanks 'frustrated' after sweep by Rays, Yankees' Bruce retires weeks into 14th season, Braves star Acuna leaves victory in fourth inning, Bieber's historic strikeout run continues in win, White Sox place right-hander Lynn on 10-day IL, Monday's Twins-A's game PPD for COVID issues. "He's kind of like the Dalai Lama in the clubhouse," Dipoto said. "I thought we'd give him the opportunity to go out there. 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