09-23-2010, 03:01 PM
TORONTO -- Ichiro Suzuki stroked a fifth-inning single to center to collect his 200th hit Thursday, tying a Major League record by reaching the milestone for the 10th time in his career.
Ichiro is the first player to record 200 hits in 10 consecutive seasons to extend his own record.
The milestone hit came against Blue Jays starter Shawn Hill. The Blue Jays went on win the game, 1-0, over the Mariners.
9/23/10: Ichiro Suzuki extends his record with his 10th straight 200-hit season, and tied Pete Rose with 10 200-hit seasons overall
Tags: More From This Game, record breaker, Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle Mariners, hitting
The Mariners dugout, along with the fans at Rogers Centre gave the Japanese native a standing ovation. Following roughly 30 second of applause, Ichiro removed his cap and acknowledged the crowd. The ball, fielded by center-fielder Vernon Wells, was promptly retrieved by a Mariners staff member.
Ichiro entered the game with 198 hits. He picked up No. 199 with a third-inning double down the left-field line.
The 200-hit record had been in the sole possession of Rose since Sept. 25, 1979, when he hit a first-inning single against Cardinals rookie right-hander John Fulgham at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia.
Rose had shared that mark for one year with Ty Cobb, who had his ninth -- and last -- 200-hit season in 1924.
Rose was 38 years old and playing his 17th big-league season. Cobb was 37 and in his 20th Major League campaign.
Ichiro, who will be 37 on October 22, is playing his 10th Major League season.
Ichiro is the first player to record 200 hits in 10 consecutive seasons to extend his own record.
The milestone hit came against Blue Jays starter Shawn Hill. The Blue Jays went on win the game, 1-0, over the Mariners.
9/23/10: Ichiro Suzuki extends his record with his 10th straight 200-hit season, and tied Pete Rose with 10 200-hit seasons overall
Tags: More From This Game, record breaker, Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle Mariners, hitting
The Mariners dugout, along with the fans at Rogers Centre gave the Japanese native a standing ovation. Following roughly 30 second of applause, Ichiro removed his cap and acknowledged the crowd. The ball, fielded by center-fielder Vernon Wells, was promptly retrieved by a Mariners staff member.
Ichiro entered the game with 198 hits. He picked up No. 199 with a third-inning double down the left-field line.
The 200-hit record had been in the sole possession of Rose since Sept. 25, 1979, when he hit a first-inning single against Cardinals rookie right-hander John Fulgham at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia.
Rose had shared that mark for one year with Ty Cobb, who had his ninth -- and last -- 200-hit season in 1924.
Rose was 38 years old and playing his 17th big-league season. Cobb was 37 and in his 20th Major League campaign.
Ichiro, who will be 37 on October 22, is playing his 10th Major League season.