Hall of Fame inductee Ichiro Suzuki makes his acceptance speech during the Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Clark Sports Center on July 27. Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Seattle Mariners to Provide Awesome Giveaway to Fans at Sunday's Game

Originally posted on Seattle Mariners on SI
By Brady Farkas | Last updated Aug 8, 2025 5:30 PM ET

The Seattle Mariners enter a weekend series with the Tampa Bay Rays at 63-53 and just 1.5 games back of the Houston Astros in the American League West. Seattle hasn't won the American League West since the 2001 season and will be trying to earn its first playoff berth since 2022 over the course of the last 46 games.

But as much as the Mariners are excited about a potential playoff future, the M's will also be honoring the past this weekend, as they'll retire Ichiro Suzuki's iconic No. 51 on Saturday night.

Furthermore, they'll be giving out replica Ichiro Hall of Fame plaques on Sunday afternoon. Ichiro was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. on July 27.

You can see the replicas, courtesy of 'Lookout Landing,' on social media:

Sneak peek of the replica Ichiro HOF plaque the Mariners are giving away this Sunday. Not too bad a likeness! pic.twitter.com/tWbOITbVIQ
— Lookout Landing (@LookoutLanding) August 7, 2025

The replica version will say exactly what is on Ichiro's plaque at the Hall of Fame, and his Hall of Fame plaque will be on display for fans to see at T-Mobile Park.

With extraordinary work ethic and unparalleled bat control, brought record-setting hit totals to Major League Baseball as its first Japanese-born position player. Electritified 2001 Mariners to record 116-win campaign, earning A.L. Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player honors. The only player with 10 straight 200-hit campaigns, 2001-2010, set all-time single-season hits record with 262 in 2004. An All-Star and Gold Glove outfielder throughout his first decade in the majors, led A.L. in hits seven times. Won two A.L. batting titles after capturing seven consecutive in Japan. Totaled 3,089 MLB hits and 509 stolen bases.

Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Ichiro will be the third member of the Mariners to have his number retired, joining Ken Griffey Jr. (No. 24) and Edgar Martinez (No. 11). Randy Johnson will also have his No. 51 retired in a ceremony next season.

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

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