George Sisler of the St. Louis Browns had 257 hits for the St. Louis Browns in 1920, setting a major league record. Id throw him batting practice, Id hit him fly balls, hed throw the balland if I couldnt make it that day, Id have one of the local scouts in the area do the batting practice for him. During one of Ichiros trips to Seattle, Colborn remembers a boat show taking place inside the Kingdome. Mariners insider Shannon Drayer has insight from Scott Servais on what the M's are asking ace pitcher Luis Castillo to do in 2023. Happy Felix Day? In the years since, players like Nori Aoki, Kosuke Fukudome and Kaz Matsui followed. The single-season hit record. Niehaus was the voice of the Mariners from their first game on April 6, 1977, through the end of the 2010 season with his golden Midwestern voice punctuated by his trademark "My oh My!" and "It will fly away!" calls. One by one, Ichiro shared a message with each, blending in his trademark quick-wit humor with heartfelt respect. He says, I mean I can walk around without having people bug me, Colborn says. Hes going to beat you., McLaren laughs when thinking about how opponents shifted to account for Ichiros spray chart. He also addressed Piniella. Next door in the press box, Mariners broadcaster Dave Niehaus described the throw as being like "something out of Star Wars," a call that was soon attached to the clip on every sports report . Sharing the field with his idols for the first time, Ichiro displayed his quick bat and strong arm, impressing Piniella and the rest of his temporary teammates. He would become the first Japanese-born MLB player to be inducted. Niehaus died at his home in suburban Bellevue, according to his family. Flix Hernndez will be inducted into the Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame in August, the club announced Wednesday. It was great for Seattle, but it was really great for baseball, former MLB commissioner Bud Selig says of Ichiros debut. Not only was Ichiro an incredible hitter, he had elite speed on his side, as well. I need Ichiro to take a little batting practice, Piniella told him, before turning to his future star. Two weeks into his rookie season, that would no longer be the case. Ichiro, charging, fields a single cleanly, takes an abbreviated crow-hop and launches an absolute laser that never gets more than 10 feet off the ground, never takes a bounce and never forces third baseman David Bell to move his glove, other than to apply the tag to a stunned Long. "Your future has possibilities that you cannot imagine, Ichiro said. ROOT Sports analyst Mike Blowers talked to Bob, Groz and Tom about Lewis and what makes him stand out. Over the past 20 years, MLB has struggled to market and amplify its best players, until this latest wave of international stars: Ohtani, Fernando Tatis Jr., Ronald Acua, and more. The Mariners players and coaches were blown away, as reflected in the game story in the Seattle Times written by Bob Finnegan. And the qualities that endear those players to fans resemble what resonated about Ichiro in 2001. He was a catalyst for a team that won a record-tying 116 games, and he brought a new style to the majors while laying the foundation for others to follow. It prompted a memorable call by Mariners Hall of Fame announcer Dave Niehaus and was just one of several great moments in a season in which Ichiro was an All-Star and took home both the American League Rookie of the Year and MVP awards. He had an ability to put the bat on the ball unlike anybody else, was one of the fastest players of his generation, could surprise you with his power at the plate, and was a human highlight film in right field whether it was due to his arm, glove, or otherworldly agility. Yet his influence and importance shouldn't be understated. In 2004, he did just that, passing Sisler on Oct. 1. Do you know who had the second highest? Anyone know what that means? Speaking of Ichiros speed and All-Star Games, his first trip to the midsummer classic had another memorable moment created by his feet. Then Ichiro clarified. He also thanked Mariners ownership for the opportunity to contribute as a special advisor in his post-playing days. By November, the Mariners had won the rights with a $13 million offer, and they quickly signed Ichiro to a three-year contract. I went, What was that? She talks . Rounding third and heading for home. The Double: The most popular . SEATTLE - Ichiro Suzuki's otherworldly talents made an early impression on Dave Niehaus, the Hall of Fame voice of the Seattle Mariners.During Suzuki's first month in Scott Servais explains how to help the CF handle it. "His whole day, his whole night, everything he thought about, was about the next day's game and being prepared for it, from the way he works out to the routine that he's on. Suzuki and the Mariners announced Thursday his 2018 season was over. I love Terrence Long's reaction when he pops up. Love Raible. He was 75. My friend and I always used to say Terrensh Long. And nobody has seen one since. With a late-season surge that rivaled some of the greatest in baseball history, the Mariners came from three games below .500 and a 13-game deficit in early August to secure a tie for the AL West with the California Angelsleading to a one-game playoff to determine the outright divisional champion.. Mariners fever was already in full bloom among the fans with . If there's another challenge that's put in front of him, it would not surprise me if he was able to conquer that challenge.". Here is the top fun points seasons since the introduction of division play and the lowering of the mound in 1969: Fun Points per PA*, 1969-2022, 502 PA per . He's shifting to a new role as special assistant to the chairman. Are you kidding me? The 6 stages that come with each of his starts, Ichiro's April 11, 2001 throw in Oakland was the first of his many memorable defensive plays. I saw this angle 20 years ago and have been looking for it ever since. This was most apparent during the 2001 All-Star Game in Seattle, when he told National League manager Bobby Valentine, Were going to kick your ass shortly after being introduced as the ALs leadoff hitter. Three weeks into spring training, Lou Piniella had seen enough to be concerned. Ichiro is famously baseball-obsessed with the entire process of getting ready to play the sport. pic.twitter.com/NHiJ6PWM4P. "This is truly devastating news," said Seattle Mariners chairman Howard Lincoln. Ichiro just defies what most athletes are capable of. Ichiro Suzuki had a .244 BA after an 0-2 count, 20 points higher than any other player in our database (min. "The Throw" was electric, and one of Ichiro's first introductions to baseball in the United States. 1500 PAs). All rights reserved. His first signature highlight came on April 11 in Oakland. As Ichiro went, so did the Mariners. And when he steals second, he don't say please. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, The subreddit for the bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players. As a result, he substituted power for placement, lining, blooping, and grounding the ballhis body already a step out of the boxbefore beating out what appeared to be routine plays. I knew it was going to be special., Earlier in his courtship, Colborn had taken Ichiro to Peoria to tour the Mariners facility and visit Griffeys locker. As part of these punishing workouts, Ichiro honed his distinctive swing. I remember it being almost in slow motion. Ichiro will first be eligible for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in . WALLA WALLA - As I listened to a Mariners pregame radio broadcast over my headphones recently as I jogged up Tieton Street, I was reminded of His first All-Star Game was one of those, coming in an at-bat against Randy Johnson. That included his preparation and personality, which often caught Seattle teammates off guard. HERE COMES JOEY, HERE IS JUNIOR TO THIRD BASE, THEY'RE GOING TO WAVE HIM IN! Charging a single by Ramon Hernandez into right field, Ichiro never broke stride and made a throw from about 200 feet away on the fly to David Bell that would have impressed William Tell. From Diego Segui's first pitch on April 6, 1977, through the end of the 2010 season, Niehaus called 5,284 of the Mariners' 5,385 games. pic.twitter.com/2FgBfpmIV2. Whos most important on the Mariners besides Julio Rodrguez? Lou kissed me right here on the cheek, Ichiro said. Facing Randy Johnson, another famous former No. Ichiro received the most votes for the 2001 All-Star Game, the first rookie ever to do so. A laser beam, barely 10 feet off the ground, reached third baseman David Bell on the fly with Long a good five feet from the bag. Fun Players. Follow Unfollow. David Arnold Niehaus was an American sportscaster. In 2008, the National Baseball Hall of Fame a There were a whole slew of guys that were maybe All-Stars in Japan but just not as outstanding a player [as Ichiro], but they found that there could be a role in MLB for those types of players., In 2008, Hendry engaged in a bidding war for star outfielder Kosuke Fukudome, a member of the Chunichi Dragons who had seen Ichiros success and was inspired to play abroad. At the age of 42, he tripled off the wall in right field at Colorados Coors Field for his 3,000th hit. Twenty years later, Ichiros rookie season remains an inflection point, the beginning of a legacy thats opened the door for other Japanese position players to thrive in MLB. A laser beam, barely 10 feet off the ground, reached third baseman David Bell on the fly . By the end of the regular season, he led the league in batting average (.350), hits (242), and stolen bases (56), becoming just the second player to win Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same season. All rights reserved. Over the first half of his rookie season, Ichiro changed more than just defensive alignments around the league. You need somebody over there that knows the ins and outs of not only how the games played over there, but the culture, former Cubs general manager Jim Hendry says. So that was a challenge. Mariano Rivera is widely considered the greatest closer of all-time. It read, "Dave Niehaus, 1935-2010." His empty chair and headpones sat in the broadcast booth . In April and May, he was named American League Rookie of the Month, thanks to a 15-game hit streak that ended on April 21 and a 23-game hit streak that started a day later. I was 27 years old when I came to Seattle. But emotionally because I was able to finish the way I was able to finish, that kind of beats out all the other things; it just makes it so that I'm at peace.. (AP). He took 150 swings and never stepped out of the batters box, never said I need to get a blow, I need to get my breath, Im tired, Gillick says. A Throw That Made a Phenomenon. Hes a thin, frail-looking guy. David Arnold Dave Niehaus (February 19, 1935 November 10, 2010) was an American sportscaster. Remember, we won 116 games that year. If a skinny guy from Japan can compete in this uniform, and then stand before you tonight to accept this honor, then there is no reason you cannot do it either., You cheered loudly for me as a new player that first game 21 years ago -- and you never stopped, Ichiro said, becoming emotional. However, No. Jake Kring-Schreifels is a sports and entertainment writer based in New York. 4/11/01: Ichiro Suzuki nails Terrence Long trying to go first-to-third on a single to right field. Dave Niehaus, the voice of the Seattle Mariners since the team's inception in 1977, passed away on November 10th at his home in Bellevue, WA. One by one, Ichiro shared a . He also played for the Yankees and Marlins, albeit less prominently, and nine years in Japan before his MLB debut in 2001. During one season, Colborn remembers Ichiro swinging just 11 times over a four-game series, and barreling the ball on every swing. The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Baseball will forever be my soul, and my mission is to keep helping both players and fans appreciate this special game., Just a few legends hangin' out on #IchiroWeekend. Here's the call from 1995: "The stretch. By the All-Star break, it held a 19-game lead over the second-place As. Shannon Drayer hosts the Mariners pregame and postgame show for 710 ESPN Seattle and has been a Mariners beat reporter since 2003. His name and likeness were everywhere. "April 11, 2001: Ichiro throws an absolute rope from right field to gun down the A's' Terrence Long at third base. Honestly, I was scared. It was stuff like that that I could pass on to help convince them, Colborn says of the Seattle execs. If I started a game against him, the day before they want to talk to you, after the game they want to talk to you, the next day they want to talk to you, Mulder says. He is a great model to follow., Indeed, Ichiros 2001 season provided a master class in unflappability, a model for excelling while living in a fishbowl existence. That doesn't happen in Japan. I believe that they represent a new way of thinking, a new philosophy that has arisen within Japanese society, and that this new philosophy will have a tremendous influence., As Whiting notes, because Ichiro played every day, he became daily national news, a sort of baseball emissary beating up American pitchers. "It was the first moment where you saw Ichiro wasnt 'just another guy' and, of course, it was accompanied by one of Niehaus best calls.". He would take it and place it in a spot where it would not be disturbed while they were hitting., Boone compared his personality to Ichiros like oil and water, but says from a sense of humor standpoint, we actually have a lot of similarities. Throughout the year, Boone often made fun of Ichiro for polishing his glove and making sure it was clean and pristine, while the infielder tossed his own leather on the dugout steps between innings. He made The Throw, "something out of Star Wars," as Mariners announcer Dave Niehaus exclaimed. Check out video, photos and more from his big night here. . By the time Colborn returned to Japan in 1997 as the Mariners new scouting coordinator for the Pacific Rim, Ichiro had become a national icon. He got him. Dave "The Groz" Grosby signed off as a full-time Seattle sports radio host Friday on Bob, Groz and Tom with visits from several notable names from his career. WARNING: awesome, What the fuck? The Mariners were 60-102 that season and drew only 813,537 fans, the lowest full-season total in club history. The manager gave me a big wet kiss. A Celebration of Life for Dave Niehaus; Podcasts; 2013 Seattle Seahawks Online Scrapbook; Daily Archives: February 24, . I love the call on that play - the fact that the announcer has the time and presence of mind to include the "look at the throw from right" as the ball's still in the air makes it so much better to me. Every day we present the best quotes! Most ballplayers, theyd wear polo shirts and golf pants, but hed have baggy jeans and a cap on backwards. , "Mariners broadcaster Dave Niehaus dies at 75", "2008 Ford C. 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New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, The subreddit for the bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players. This is when America really took notice of Ichiros talent. As author Robert Whiting documented in The Meaning of Ichiro, Nobuyuki Suzuki instituted a relentless regimen for his son. I get that question a lot, Ichiro said. He was the lead play-by-play announcer for the American League's Seattle Mariners from their inaugural season in 1977 until his death in 2010. America's Pastime. Cant wait to hear his excitement very soon! Legendary Mariners voice Niehaus passes away at the age of 75. This might actually be the greatest catch of all-time. When the Mariners were eliminated, current MLB vice president of international Jim Small couldnt help but notice Ichiros reaction on TV. He stops the ball with the greatest of ease. It blows my mind how lucky Seattle sports fans have been with our broadcasters, No pressure to the new Kraken announcer crew, As a Blazers fan so happy Calabro is coming back. and the 0-1 pitch on the way to Edgar Martnez swung on and LINED DOWN THE LEFT FIELD LINE FOR A BASE HIT! The American League, originally founded in 1901, consists of the following teams: Baltimore Orioles; Boston Red Sox; Chicago White Sox; Cleveland Indians; Detroit Tigers; Houston Astros; Kansas City Royals; Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim; Minnesota Twins; New York Yankees; Oakland Athletics; Seattle Mariners; Tampa Bay Rays; Texas Rangers; and Toronto Blue Jays. He found similar and prolonged success, racking up 16 home runs and 106 RBIs in his 2003 rookie season and then taking home World Series MVP honors in 2009. I think Japans athletes can inspire such hope in the Japanese people, Masujima wrote. Reflecting on his overall legacy, which will likely include an enshrinement in the National Baseball Hall of Fame when hes first eligible in 2025, Ichiro spoke with closure. I thought to myself if this is customary in America, I might not make it here. He really didnt have time to fit into group dynamics.. SEATTLE (AP) Ichiro Suzuki's otherworldly talents made an early impression on Dave Niehaus, the Hall of Fame voice of the Seattle Mariners. I want our players to know that I am with you in your fight to be the best. The biggest void Ichiro envisioned that hed face upon retiring was the passion he had for playing, and how hard itd be to hang up his glove. Mike Trout It is my greatest honor to have played for you as a Seattle Mariner.. It was awesome., A few years before shifting became more commonand later, embedded into the fabric of the leagueIchiro forced managers to get creative and devise new defensive tactics to keep him from reaching base. I realized that this video didn't have the Niehaus call which was a lot better honestly. But with the game scoreless in the eighth and righty Jim Mecir on in relief for the As, Mariners manager Lou Piniella pinch-hit Ichiro to start the inning, and he delivered a bloop base hit to start a three-run rally. When Ichiro was in third grade, his father began training him to be a star. What are you going to do now?, By then, MLB clubs couldnt afford to not have Pacific Rim scouts navigating both Japan and Korea. The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! Improve yourself, find your inspiration . I saw this angle 20 years ago and have been looking for it ever since. When the Miami Marlins made a rare trip to Seattle for a series in 2017, many wondered if it would be the last time Ichiro played at Safeco Field. [Orix executives] would come to the Kingdome and watch games and go to the office during the day, Colborn says, but the real, ultimate goal was for us to have first choice of their players., In 1999, two years before Ichiro hit free agency, Orix expanded its agreement, allowing players to travel to Peoria to join the Mariners for spring training. "I'm here to tell you, Ichiro threw something out of Star Wars down there at third base," Niehaus said. There was an arrogance there, like going to Paris and seeing the Eiffel Tower.. It is one of the best memories of my career, and I will never forget that feeling. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Dave "The Groz" Grosby will finish up his 29-year career as a daily Seattle sports radio host on Friday from noon to 3 p.m. on 710 ESPN Seattle's Bob, Groz and Tom. Can't stop smiling at the absurdity. Related: Groz Remembers: Ichiro's 'Star Wars' throw in 2001 2. He became an All-Star in his first season and played for two other teams before leaving MLB in 2012. Its a charisma that I think has to do with stature and perceived vulnerability.. These Japanese athletes had taken the Japanese sports inferiority complexthe sense that the Japanese are not physically or experientially ready for world competitionand proved it wrong. Masijuma added, I believe that these athletes are not just about athletic talent. The manager gave me a big wet kiss. They didnt care [about the team]. Throughout Tokyo, screens outside subway stations lit up with MLB highlights and live coverage of Mariners games sometimes starting at 4 a.m. in Japan, with people camped outside to watch. In August 2002, MLB.com streamed the first-ever live, full length MLB game when the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees faced off at Yankee Stadium. Heaps: Bench Chris Carson? Colborn predicted that a bid of $10 million would win Ichiros negotiating rights, but Yamauchi wanted a failsafe number and threw in a couple extra million of his own money. "Break out the rye bread and mustard, grandma! Not bad for the first position player to ever make the move from Japan to the majors. And would anyone be surprised if he was on the field once more? He followed up with a steal of second base in what was his first exposure on a big national stage in America. But everybody knew it could only be Dave Niehaus. 1. By 2006, when an Ichiro-led Japan beat the United States in the World Baseball Classic, MLB managers and players had noticed a change. Ichiro was a big part of that.. It's all about being prepared to play a major league baseball game. Youve got to be really, really good to break that mold., As Orixs pitching coach between 1990 and 1993, Jim Colborn remembers hearing Ichiros name echoing constantly throughout the organization. Follow AzQuotes on Facebook, Twitter and Google+. Of course, when I still run and do things, I feel like I can still play. October 2, 1995: On the Map. In just the second game of the season, he went over the wall in left field to rob Clevelands Jose Ramirez of a home run. His breakthrough offered a glimpse of the sports past and future, all while distinguishing him as a singularly timeless talent. that is the most lazer-like throw i've ever seen. Physics says he had to have put a little arc on it but I'm not sure. The Mariners and Athletics were locked in a scoreless affair until the eighth inning, when Ichiro led off with a pinch-hit single to left field, sparking a three-run rally. I never go up to a player and tell him or give him advice or anything like that, Ichiro said. With Ichiros playing career having come to a close, lets look at the most memorable moments provided by an all-time great. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Niehaus honored with 2008 Frick, Seattle's soothing baseball voice headed to Cooperstown, Audio: Niehaus announcing during 1996 earthquake. Im anonymous here.. Its just an absurdly impressive throw. I wasn't ready for 116 kisses from the manager.\n\nHe also thanked Mariners ownership for the opportunity to contribute as a special advisor in his post-playing days.\n\nMost days, I still wear the Mariners uniform, and I do so proudly, Ichiro said. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He used to tell me, Boone, you do not respect your equipment.. He was the lead play-by-play announcer for the American League's Seattle Mariners from their inaugural season in 1977 until his death after the 2010 season. Dave Niehaus, Jay Buhner, Edgar Martinez, Randy . He forced mistakes., Bret Boone, the Mariners second baseman from 2001 to 2005, says it was 50-50 whether Ichiro beat out a run-of-the-mill grounder in the infield. The Japanese had been waiting their entire lives to compete against major league players, Small says. Seattles franchise icon was beginning a 16-minute speech -- which he gave in English -- in conjunction with being enshrined in the Mariners Hall of Fame. But Colborn knew that the outfielder was special. He may never play another game in the majors. I both love and confused by it. Bell says the roster was full of professional, consistent players, but adds, I wouldnt say there were guys that were superstar players or elite, unbelievable athletes. Ichiro was the exception. [People] would pick up the newspaper and see Ichiro got two hits, and then several paragraphs down youd find out Seattle lost the game, he says. Probably heat of moment combining of phrases. "I want to be like a researcher or a student of the game. In 2001, Ichiro Suzuki made his MLB debut for the Seattle Mariners. David Arnold Niehaus (February 19, 1935 - November 10, 2010) was an American sportscaster. Ichiro is the first member added since 2015, and he joined an exclusive group that includes nine other members (in order of induction): Alvin Davis, Dave Niehaus, Jay Buhner, Edgar Martinez, Randy Johnson, Dan Wilson, Ken Griffey Jr., Lou Piniella and Jamie Moyer, with all in attendance except Johnson and Piniella. Its tough to end things, and the way it ended, there's just no other way to do that. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dave_Niehaus&oldid=1131339054, College basketball announcers in the United States, Articles with unsourced statements from February 2008, Articles with unsourced statements from October 2021, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Owner: Baseball Club of Seattle, LP, represented by CEO, This page was last edited on 3 January 2023, at 18:27. David Arnold Niehaus (February 19, 1935 - November 10, 2010) was an American sportscaster. That was the difference. After returning home for dinner and schoolwork, hed work in the batting cage from 9:30 to 11. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I'm not sure he threw that ball at an upward angle. With MLBs newly established posting system (which negated much of Colborns and the Mariners groundwork), Gillick leaned on ownershipparticularly principal owner Hiroshi Yamauchi, a Nintendo chairman who loved watching Ichiro play in Japanto make a competitive offer. SEATTLE (AP) Dave Niehaus, the Hall of Fame broadcaster who called Seattle Mariners' games from their first season through this year, has died of a heart attack. ! Ichiro shouted, after which he allowed the eager audience to roar back and take in the moment. He was 75 . Nobody had seen a player quite like him. One by one, Ichiro shared a message with each, blending in his trademark quick-wit humor with heartfelt respect. "Pow, he got him" combined with "pegged him". New Seattle Mariner player Ichiro Suzuki answers questions from Seattle fans through team scout and translator Hide Sueyoshi while team announcer. But because he wasnt a large, lumbering power hitter like Barry Bonds, and because he was capable of slapping hits in every direction, Ichiro made it nearly impossible to predict where was going to put the ball in play. He swatted away those stigmas with an AL MVP Award, 242 hits and a Gold Glove Award in his rookie season. It felt good for my soul.. At 45 years old, Ichiro could still chuck it. He hit in the batting cage underneath and he ran around the concourse in the upper deck for his running, Colborn recalls, laughing. It lasted an incredible 84 years until Ichiro came along. When I threw a good split down and away, or when I threw a good sinker in, or when I threw a curveball down over the plate, he found a way to hit that ball harder than anyone else that I would face, says Mulder, who gave up 17 hits to Ichiro in 38 career encounters. I feel like ending is so important, Ichiro said. In honor of one of the most exciting players to ever grace Major League Baseball, our team at Inside the Mariners put together a list of their favorite Ichiro moments. Every day from 3:30 to 7 p.m., Ichiro would hit soft toss and take fungo drills in a nearby park. Fukudome might not have had the reputation that Ichiro had, but he was a really good hitter, and I think there was more of a comfort zone that even though he wasnt going to be a big power guy, everyone thought he was going to hit for a high average and hit for average power and play great defense in right field, which he did, Hendry says. 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