Overview

• At an August 10 press conference at T-Mobile Park, Ichiro said the view from the mound during his number 51 retirement felt overwhelmingly powerful.
• The Mariners confirmed on August 9 that a bronze statue depicting Ichiro’s batting stance will be installed at T-Mobile Park next year.
• Ichiro revealed he had no prior knowledge of the statue plan and joked that the honor made him feel secure about his legacy even after his passing.
• On August 8, the team opened Ichiro’s Hall of Fame relief from Cooperstown for public display at T-Mobile Park, drawing long lines of fans eager to photograph the tribute.
• His wife, Yukiko Suzuki, attended the August 9 retirement ceremony as the club permanently retired his number 51—the first Japanese player to receive that honor from any MLB team.