suzuki, ichir?

Presents a short biography of Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese position player to make it into the American major leagues and chronicles the popularity of baseball in Japan following World War Two, Suzki's passion for the game, and his rise to the top.

Examines the lives and careers of Japanese players who have joined American baseball teams, discussing the conflict they have felt over wanting the challenge of playing in the U.S. while desiring to honor their homeland, and considers the impact of American baseball on Japanese culture.

Introduces the life and accomplishments of champion baseball player Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese position player to switch from the Japanese League to the Major Leagues.

Describes the life and accomplishments of champion baseball player Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese position player to switch from the Japanese League to the Major Leagues.

A biography of the Seattle Mariners hitting and fielding star who won the MVP and Rookie of the Year Award in 2001 after a hugely successful career playing baseball in his native Japan.

Examines the life of Ichiro Suzuki, one of history's most celebrated baseball players, providing information on his childhood and family, introduction to the game, playing career, and outside interests, discussing his role as the first everyday position player from Japan to play in the major leagues, and including photographs, statistics, and a time line.

A biography of the Seattle Mariners hitting and fielding star who won the MVP and Rookie of the Year Award in 2001 and became the first successful Japanese player in the Major Leagues.