“I'm anxious to face them (major league pitchers) all, but in reality I'm looking forward most to (Boston's) Pedro Martinez. He was with the major league team that came to Japan in 1996, just before he became a superstar. I'm anxious to see how much he's improved. And I'm anxious to see how much I've improved against him.” RealityFacesTeamMajorsLeagueJapanAnxiousLooking ForwardBostonPitcherSuperstarMajor League Author:Ichiro Suzuki
“I want to be the first player to show what Japanese batters can do in the major league.” WantFirstsShowsCan DoPlayerMajorsLeagueMajor League Author:Ichiro Suzuki
“I played on the 2001 team, the team that won the most games in the history of Major League Baseball and also I played on one of the worst teams of Major League Baseball.” GamesTeamWorstMajorsBaseballLeagueMajor LeagueMajor League Baseball Author:Ichiro Suzuki
