“I heard that in the United States the level of baseball was the highest in the world. So it was only natural that I would want to go there, as a baseball player.” WorldWantStatesSportsNaturalLevelsUnitedUnited StatesPlayerHeardHighestBaseballBaseball Player 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
“As professionals we have a responsibility of providing a good show for the fans. Getting hits and home runs is what they want to see.” WantShowsHomeRunningResponsibilityFansProvidingHome Run Author:Ichiro Suzuki
“I love baseball, but being here (in the United States), I've been able to play golf every day. I can't play in Japan because every course has caddies, and the caddies all want autographs and don't want to let me golf.” WantI CanStatesPlayAbleCoursesUnitedUnited StatesBaseballLet MeGolfJapanAutographsLet Me GoCaddiesBaseball Love Author:Ichiro Suzuki
“The more that Japanese players go to the big leagues to play and succeed, the more that will serve to inspire young kids in Japan to want to become baseball players when they grow up.” WantPlayBigsKidsMovingYoungGrowsSportsGrowing UpPlayerInspireSucceedBaseballMoving ForwardLeagueJapanKeep MovingKeep Moving ForwardBaseball Player Author:Ichiro Suzuki
