This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/14/2019
This Mizuno Pro Model A0 baseball bat was game used by Ichiro Suzuki during the 2013 season with the New York Yankees. Hand-signed and inscribed "13 GU" in silver paint pen by Ichiro. The bat shows heavy use and remains un-cracked. The bat shows multiple ball marks on the barrel and has pine tar applied to the handle.
On August 7, 2016, Ichiro made the 3000th hit of his MLB career, becoming only the 30th player ever to do so. In total he has over 4,000 hits in his career.
Ichiro began his career in the United States with the Seattle Mariners, with whom he played for 11 seasons. He currently plays for the New York Yankees. Ichiro has established a number of batting records, including MLB's single-season record for hits with 262. He had 10 consecutive 200-hit seasons, the longest streak by any player. Between his career hits in Japan's and America's major leagues, Ichiro stands at third place all-time in top-flight hits, trailing only Pete Rose and Ty Cobb.
The bat includes an official Letter of Authenticity from Ichiro Suzuki. The LOA is hand-signed by Ichiro.