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Often compared to another sports lengend, Michael Jordan, Ichiro shows the same talent and dedication to his sport. After leading his team to three championships, Jordan walked away to pursue new challenges, and Ichiro did the same thing when he left the Orix Blue Waves in Japan to try his luck in America with the Seattle Mariners.Because of different playing styles, and the American leagues' trad... More

Often compared to another sports lengend, Michael Jordan, Ichiro shows the same talent and dedication to his sport. After leading his team to three championships, Jordan walked away to pursue new challenges, and Ichiro did the same thing when he left the Orix Blue Waves in Japan to try his luck in America with the Seattle Mariners.Because of different playing styles, and the American leagues' tradition of power hitting, no Japanese position player had ever made it to the top in the United States. Many skeptics thought that Ichiro would be overpowered by American high-speed pitchers, or that he would not measure up as a hitter alongside his new and larger teammates in the major leagues. All naysayers were quickly proven wrong as Ichiro captured the hearts and imagination of Mariners fans, thanks to his unorthodox and highly effective style. And like Jordan, his love for the game is apparent. There is no question that his presence has helped revitalize the sport of baseball, just as Jordan's rejuvenated basketball.It's all here in this complete look at a legend in the making, from his beginnings in Kasugai to his current relationship with the media in America. Once you learn more about Ichiro, you'll wonder why it took him so long to get here!

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