Ichiro Suzuki plays for the Seattle Mariners. MSN reported that Japanese news agency Kyodo reported his Thursday game against Oakland will be his last. Twitter reacted to the news.
Ichiro Suzuki ends in a storybook moment
Mariners' new player Yusei Kikuchi made his debut at the Tokyo Dome, as his fellow countryman is applauded across the world for his contribution to baseball.
News sources have confirmed the retirement of Ichiro following the game today. I’m glad baseball lends itself to storybook moments such as these. A young Japanese ace makes his MLB debut in his home country while fellow countryman Ichiro is celebrated by fans home & abroad.
— Dallas Braden (@DALLASBRADEN209) March 21, 2019
One word tributes to Ichiro on Twitter
One user asked fans to describe Ichiro in one word when the news broke. Hundreds of people reacted, and one-word descriptions included 'Legend," "Iconic," "perfectionist," "Hall of famer," "Greatness," "Unique," and so many more.
The one word you’d use to describe Ichiro? pic.twitter.com/F1CkoNsqAn
— Brock Huard (@BrockESPN) March 21, 2019
Honoring him at his penultimate game in Tokyo
It was very moving when Ochiro played his penultimate game. He was honored by his team and the fans watching. The team knew he would retire, the fans did not at that time.
Fans show all the respect to Ichiro at the Tokyo Dome as he comes out the game 🙌
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 20, 2019
(via @Cut4)pic.twitter.com/MqsH8YgHtm
