It's a fact that Ichiro pitched in the 1996 NPB All-Star Game. Ichiro hit 90 on the TV gun on his first warm-up pitch, and then induced a soft grounder from pinch-hitter Shingo Takatsu.
"13 years later, Japan WBC manager Tatsunori Hara has, perhaps unintentionally, prompted Ichiro to return to the mound by suggesting that using him in emergency situations is a possibility in this year’s tournament. In his workout on the 7th, he skipped batting practice and worked out as a pitcher. He threw 56 pitches off the mound at Skymark Stadium, throwing fastballs and forkballs. Word is that he hit 147kmph (92mph) with his fastest pitch. Ichiro said he wants to throw a little bit harder." NPB
A couple months ago I was drunk. And I wrote the best post I have ever wrote before that involved Ichiro Suzuki being traded to the Red Sox and him being a perfect fit. After reading about this, I see no reason why we shouldn't ship Jed, Jacoby for Ichiro. He will fill the lead off void, be an excellent outfielder, and when he needs a rest he can pitch for us. With 92 mph heat, you can't deny him.
plus, he is a DC endorser.
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