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MLB Vault] April 2, 2001: Ichiro becomes the first Japanese-born position player to play in the majors. He would hit .350 with 56 stolen bases that year, earning Rookie of the Year
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The Colossal Legacy of Ichiro's Rookie Season, 20 Years Later - The Ringer
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MLB: five things we learned in week 16, MLB
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Ichiro Suzuki Steps Away, Leaving Albert Pujols on the Path They Took Together - The New York Times
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The Colossal Legacy of Ichiro's Rookie Season, 20 Years Later - The Ringer
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Ranking the Best Rookie Seasons Among Japanese Players to Join MLB
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Classic Mariners Games: April 2, 2001, by Mariners PR
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Ichiro Suzuki - Wikipedia
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April 2, 2001: Ichiro becomes the first Japanese-born position player to play in the majors. He would hit .350 with 56 stolen bases that…
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ESPN Stats & Info on X: April 2, 2001 – Ichiro Suzuki made his MLB debut for the Mariners. It was the 1st time in MLB history a Japanese-born position player participated