When training becomes a habit, I don't think it's an effort. Ichiro, who was with the baseball boys for 1 night and 2 days, tried hitting at the stadium where he hit his first professional home run against his old mother (Min Chang-ki's Japanese baseball)

Nov 10, 2025

When training becomes a habit, I don't think it's an effort. Ichiro, who was with the baseball boys for 1 night and 2 days, tried hitting at the stadium where he hit his first professional home run against his old mother (Min Chang-ki's Japanese baseball)
Ichiro was inducted into the Major League Hall of Fame as the first Asian player in July. He received 393 votes out of 394 in the Hall of Fame vote. The unanimous induction failed by one vote. Photo capture = Seattle Mariners SNS



When training becomes a habit, I don't think it's an effort. Ichiro, who was with the baseball boys for 1 night and 2 days, tried hitting at the stadium where he hit his first professional home run against his old mother (Min Chang-ki's Japanese baseball)
Ichiro's batting preparation posture during his time in Seattle. Ichiro won the 2001 American League Rookie of the Year award and the MVP award at the same time. Sports Chosun DB
When training becomes a habit, I don't think it's an effort. Ichiro, who was with the baseball boys for 1 night and 2 days, tried hitting at the stadium where he hit his first professional home run against his old mother (Min Chang-ki's Japanese baseball)
Ichiro has recorded a batting average of .300-200 ante for 10 consecutive years since his major league debut season in 2001. Sports Chosun DB
The Major League Hall of Fame inductee 'Legends' appeared. Practice hitting in front of your eyes, show running demonstrations, and continue the conversation time. It would have been an unrealistic best gift for baseball boys.

Suzuki Ichiro (52), who shines on Miil Tongsan '4367 hits', coached high school players for a two-day schedule. From the 8th to the 9th, I was with the players from Tsugo High School in Niigata Prefecture. This is the school that participated in the national high school baseball championship last summer. It is a famous baseball game that has been on the stage for a total of 12 summer tournaments. A letter from a player earlier this year led Ichiro to Niigata.

Ichiro's visit to high school is not a one-off event. Starting with Jibenwakayama High School in 2020, he visits one to three high school baseball teams every year. It's the 12th time I went to school in the state. In November last year, he coached his alma mater, Meiden High School in Aichi Prefecture. This year is the first time for me to go to a high school in the state.




Ichiro also holds an event match with the Japanese women's team every year. This is to increase interest in baseball and expand its base. When Ichiro moves with sincerity in baseball, it becomes a hot topic, becomes news, and evokes the atmosphere. Japan, the country of baseball, is also seeing a decrease in the number of players due to a decrease in the population. The number of teams that are disbanded due to lack of players will increase. As a desperate measure, the number of allied teams made up of several school players increases. There is a great sense of crisis.

On the 8th, the first day, Ichiro watched a match between Jue Shigoto High School and five high school alliance teams in Niigata Prefecture at Yukyuzan Stadium in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture. Yuyuzan Stadium is a place where Ichiro has a connection. In June 1993, Ichiro of the Orix Blue Wave hit his first professional home run in a game against the Kintetsu Buffaloes at Yuquzan Stadium.

When training becomes a habit, I don't think it's an effort. Ichiro, who was with the baseball boys for 1 night and 2 days, tried hitting at the stadium where he hit his first professional home run against his old mother (Min Chang-ki's Japanese baseball)
Ichiro made his major league debut in Seattle and returned to Seattle after playing for the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins, where he retired. Sports Chosun DB
The opposing pitcher was Hideo Nomo. It happened in his second year of joining the team, which failed to establish itself as a main player. It was a time when the registration name was 'Ichiro Suzuki' instead of 'Ichiro'. He thanked his senior mother for opening the way to the Major League in July at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony. speak in English only for this part in Japanese.




Ichiro stretched and played catch with the players after the game on the 8th. I had a practice blow in front of the players. Each of his movements would have been valuable instruction to the players. Japanese media said Ichiro hit a home run at Yukyojan Stadium for the first time in 32 years. He hit 63 times and sent nine hits over the right fence of Yuquan Stadium.

When a student asked 'Who was the least favorite catcher in the Major League?' Ichiro said Yardier Moldina (St. Louis Cardinals) and Buster Posey (San Francisco Giants).

On the morning of the 9th, the second day, I visited a high school during the week. I watched and gave advice on running, catch ball, defensive practice, and practice hitting. In the afternoon, he moved to the indoor practice range and continued the conversation for more than an hour. He asked 'It's hard because the effort is not immediately rewarded, but please look at the future and work hard.' '습관을 들이면 노
When training becomes a habit, I don't think it's an effort. Ichiro, who was with the baseball boys for 1 night and 2 days, tried hitting at the stadium where he hit his first professional home run against his old mother (Min Chang-ki's Japanese baseball)
The scene where Ohtani ran to Ichiro, who was in the outfield during the away game in Seattle during the LA Angels, and bowed his head to greet him. Sports Chosun DB
I don't think it's power, he stressed. Ichiro introduced 'Since elementary school, I have studied how to throw the ball quickly and far away with a small body'

How will he remember the day of his high school players in the future.



Reporter Min Chang-ki huelva@sportschosun.com



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.