Ichiro Suzuki Major League debut

2001/04/02: イチローメジャーデビュー戦！5打数2安打！ Oakland A’s 4 @ Seattle Mariners 5, F -- Already a superstar in the Japanese professional baseball league, Ichiro Suzuki made his Major League debut with the Seattle Mariners on April 2, 2001, wearing just his first name, Ichiro, on his back instead of the customary last name like his teammates. He impressed out of the gate, going 2-for-5 with a run scored, and his Major League career was off to the races.