Ichiro to throw out first pitch for Mariners opening day

New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki smiles during a news conference, Monday, July 23, 2012, in Seattle. The Seattle Mariners announced that Suzuki, who has played with the Mariners since 2001, was traded to the Yankees. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Ichiro Suzuki plans to throw out the ceremonial first pitch for Mariners’ opening day on Thursday, March 26.

Tickets for the 1:10 p.m. game at T-Mobile Park start at $28 before fees through Ticketmaster.

Suzuki was unlike anything the majors had seen when he left Japan for Seattle, and he’s become one of the most important figures in baseball history — and not just because of his 3,089 hits, 10 Gold Gloves, numerous All-Star Games, single-season hit record and MVP award.

The 10-time All-Star had a .311 average in the majors. He is expected to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025, his first year of eligibility.

You can watch Ichiro’s farewell below and read about that 2019 moment here.

Information from The Associated Press is included in this report.