Thursday, September 29, 2011

Only 184

For the first time in his 11 seasons in the Major Leagues, Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki has fallen short of 200 hits.
To me, 200 hits in a season is a terrific accomplishment. To do it in the first 10-year of a career is mind-numbing. Ichiro is the only player to accomplish that feat.
But alas, all good things must end and Ichiro's consecutive 200-hit season streak officially ended last night. He went 0-3 to finish the season with a career low .272 average and only 184 hits.
He'll be 38 next month and you have to wonder if he has any more 200-hit seasons left in his magical bat.

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