In his combined playing time in the NPB and MLB, Suzuki received 17 consecutive selections both as an All-Star and Gold Glove winner, won nine league batting titles, and was named most valuable player (MVP) four times. In the NPB, he won seven consecutive batting titles and three consecutive Pacific League MVP Awards. In 2001, Suzuki became the first Japanese-born position player to be posted and signed to an MLB club.[2] He led the American League (AL) in batting average and stolen bases enroute to being named AL Rookie of the Year and AL MVP.
This black Mizuno gamer dates to Ichiro's 2011 season. The bat is uncracked and displays outstanding use. There are numerous ball marks and stitch impressions on the barrel. There is a light coat of pine tar on the upper handle. Ichiros number 51 is stamped on the knob along with AA32. Ichiro has placed a beautiful silver signature on the barrel with his number "#51" and "11 GU" inscriptions. The bat comes directly from Ichiro and comes with his signed LOA along with a PSA LOA giving the bat a perfect score of GU10.
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