Ichiro
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Re: Ichiro
[ Author: westbaystars | Posted: Apr 10, 2002 9:12 AM
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It seemed to me that Ichiro was often a slow starter, so it's nothing to worry about. He doesn't seem to know the meaning of pressure.
Ichiro did try to add power to his game one season, with the result being a drop in production. Of course, for him, it still equated to a batting title.
Closer to my heart, Yokohama's Suzuki-kun tried to convert to being a power hitter after winning a batting title in the Central League. His batting average dropped more than his home run numbers climbed.
Why mess with a good thing? If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Be careful what you wish for.
Ichiro did try to add power to his game one season, with the result being a drop in production. Of course, for him, it still equated to a batting title.
Closer to my heart, Yokohama's Suzuki-kun tried to convert to being a power hitter after winning a batting title in the Central League. His batting average dropped more than his home run numbers climbed.
Why mess with a good thing? If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Be careful what you wish for.
Re: Ichiro
[ Author: seiyu | Posted: Apr 10, 2002 11:42 PM
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I remember seeing a NHK documentary about Ichiro back in 1994 after his first batting title and recorded the most number of hits (210 in 130 games) in NPB history. I remember him taking a psychological examination and the doctors showed that he is a type of person who feels no pressure whatsover. He has never gone into a deep slump. He is a very man a with a very positive outlook of his life.
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I become a huge Japanese baseball fan since Ichiro came to America and dominated the Major Leagues. Ichiro is a stud, period!!!
Start of this season, Ichiro has been struggling a bit, hitting only .250. I think the media has been putting a lot of pressure on him. How can a guy improve on a MVP season? Has Ichiro ever in Japan went into a slump at the beginning of a season, came back and won the batting title?
One item Ichiro can improve is his power numbers. During batting practice Ichiro can whack the ball over the fences many times with ease. Why is it that he doesn