Tim's Ichiro Fan Page

Ichiro was the American League's 2001 Most Valuable Player!

... finished the regular season winning his eighth consecutive batting crown, the past seven being in Japan. His .350 average led the major leagues. Only once before has a rookie won the batting title. That was Tony Oliva, in 1964.

... won a Gold Glove award, as the league's best fielder at his outfield position. This follows seven consecutive Gold Gloves in Japan.

... was the first since 1949 (Jackie Robinson) to win a Batting crown AND the Stolen Base title.

... had 242 hits, an all-time rookie record for either league, and ninth best ever (most since Bill Terry had 254 for the 1930 New York Giants).

... established an American League record for singles with 192.

... had 692 at-bats,the most ever by an AL rookie.

… had the best average with runners in scoring position — .449.

… had the best average against right-handers — .362.

… had the best on-the-road average — .356.

… had an amazing on-base percentage of .381, reaching safely 272 times — especially extraordinary for one who walked only 30 times.

… was the most difficult player to strikeout (once in every 15 at-bats).

... was the hardest to double up (once in every 231 at-bats).

… received more All Star Game votes than any player in history.

… established a rookie record for runs scored with 127 (second among all players in 2001).

… established a rookie record for total bases with 318.

… tied a rookie record for number of doubles with 34.

… tied a rookie record for number of triples with 8.

... ranked among the Top 20 players overall for both doubles and triples.

… established a rookie record by hitting safely in 28 consecutive games (April/May).

... had another consecutive game hitting streak of 15 games.

… tied a rookie record for best fielding percentage by a rookie with a near-perfect .997.

... was voted by major league managers (AL & NL) to the All Rookie Team. Ichiro was a unanimous choice.

... was named the Mariners Co-Player of the Year (with Bret Boone) by the Seattle chapter of the BBWAA.

... received a 2001 Silver Slugger Award, presented annually by the Louisville Slugger Co. It honors the best offensive players at each position, in each league, as determined by voting of MLB managers and coaches.

... is the American League Rookie of the Year by both the Baseball Writers Association of America and by The Sporting News.