Ichiro Suzuki quotes

Ichiro Suzuki is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder regarded as one of the greatest hitters in the game’s history. His unique batting style and speed on the field earned him numerous records in both Japanese and Major League Baseball. He continues to inspire athletes worldwide with his dedication and achievements. Here are 13 of his quotes:

If I'm in a slump, I ask myself for advice. (Ichiro Suzuki)
Personally, I don't like the term 'success.' It's too arbitrary and too relative a thing. It's usually someone else's definition, not yours. View quote
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You should seek approval from yourself. View quote
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People striving for approval from others become phony. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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The Japanese have a strong tendency to suppress their own feelings. That's the Japanese character. They kill their own emotions. View quote
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If I ever saw myself saying I'm excited going to Cleveland, I'd punch myself in the face, because I'm lying. View quote
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I've made far too many mistakes. That's the way I feel. View quote
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When people get placed upon a pedestal - when they start chasing after that person on the pedestal - they become mannequin-like. View quote
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I feel like I should be more in touch with the nuances of this game. (Ichiro Suzuki)
It's not surprising. At the same time, it's not that usual. It's somewhere between usual and surprising. View quote
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I could become a Gold Glove-caliber shortstop. Not as talented as Vizquel, but definitely on par with Jeter. View quote
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Ichiro Suzuki

Ichiro Suzuki - Image
Photo: Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: Japanese Athlete
Born: October 22, 1973
Quotes count: 13

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