Former Seattle Mariners player Ichiro Suzuki reacts during a Spring Training workout on Feb. 15 at Peoria Sports Complex. Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

Seattle Mariners Announce Giveaways For Ichiro Suzuki's Jersey Retirement

Originally posted on Seattle Mariners on SI
By Teren Kowatsch | Last updated Jan 22, 2025 4:00 PM ET

One of the greatest hitters the game of baseball has seen and the Seattle Mariners' all-time leader in hits, Ichiro Suzuki, found out his name will be etched in baseball immortality when he was announced as one of three inductees into the 2025 National Baseball Hall of Fame.

The news was coupled with a news conference hosted by the Mariners, where the organization's President of Business Operations Kevin Martinez announced that Suzuki would have his No. 51 retired on Aug. 9 before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

No Seattle Mariner will ever wear No. 51 again pic.twitter.com/hHCCJ5BMUO
— MLB (@MLB) January 22, 2025

Seattle's three-game series against the Rays on Aug. 8-10 will be promoted as "Ichiro Hall of Fame Weekend." And the organization will have several giveaways for fans leading up to and during the weekend.

From Aug. 5-7, the Mariners will be giving out a Suzuki Funko POP! to the first 10,000 fans each day. On Aug. 8, the team will be giving out replica 2004 Suzuki jerseys to honor the year he broke the single-season MLB hit record. The first 20,000 fans at the ballpark will receive a jersey. On Aug. 9, there will be no giveaway but fans will be able to see the ceremony for Suzuki's jersey retirement. And on Aug. 10, the first 20,000 fans at the ballpark will receive a Suzuki Hall of Fame plaque.

There's also a personalized travel package fans can purchase at mariners.com/ichiro to see the long-time outfielder get inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 27 in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Suzuki is one of the most important figures in Seattle history.. And fans will have a chance to show their appreciation over the five-day celebration and during his HOF induction.

This article first appeared on Seattle Mariners on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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