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Found February 09, 2009 on SPORTS by BROOKS: Yardbarker Blogger Network
Ichiro Now Comes Equipped With 92MPH Fastball
TEAMS: Seattle Mariners,  Boston Red Sox
PLAYERS: Ichiro Suzuki
Throughout the history of baseball there have been many great hitters who could double as pitchers, and many great pitchers who weren?t pushovers with the stick in their hands either.? The greatest example of this type of player will always be Babe Ruth, who won 89 games as a member of the ...
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  • DoWork

    DoWork said February 10, 2009

    Not sure if it's true, but I feel that a good portion of fielders in the Pros, especially outfielders, can consistently throw in the 90s... Just control is the issue... right? Does he have a gyro ball or something? lol...
    • Roger_Dorn
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      Roger_Dorn replied February 10, 2009

      Probably true. Ichiro looked pretty poised in that YouTube clip. Hasn't he talked about throwing a knuckle or something if he got the chance to pitch?

  • beagamer said February 10, 2009

    It's very true, I was there to witness it. This guy could really be the modern day Babe Ruth if someone gave him the chance. He could do anything you ask of him on the field, anything. He could hit 40 home runs, steal 100 bags or save you 30 games.
  • lewii5
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    lewii5 said February 10, 2009

    Ich is a freak. i believe it 100%.
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