Ichiro Suzuki 4000th Career Hit bat

Date2013 August 21

DescriptionBlack painted wooden bat, 31 ounces, with a silver manufacturer logo in the center of the barrel and "Mizuno Pro / Ichiro" in silver lettering near the end of the barrel. Knob end has a number inscribed, but it is covered with an MLB Authentication hologram sticker.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Ichiro Suzuki of the New York Yankees on August 21, 2013 for his 4,000th professional career hit, becoming the first player to combine for that many hits in the top leagues of Japan and the United States. Ichiro's first-inning single also marked his 2,722nd safety in the majors, breaking a tie with Lou Gehrig on the all-time hits list.

Object numberB-2013-0197

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Mizuno Kabushiki Kaisha

Subject Suzuki, Ichirō, 1973-

Subject New York Yankees (Baseball team)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions33.5 in.

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