Ichiro is a God among men. While mere mortals play baseball, Ichiro is baseball, and baseball is Ichiro. Both an incredible hitter and peerless defender, Ichiro’s skill on the field is unmatched. His legendary bat control gives him the ability to hit balls from anywhere to anywhere, seemingly at will. When he makes an out, it almost seems like he wanted to make an out, like it’s a setup for later. As a fielder, his arm is like a laser cannon, capable of pinpoint accuracy from anywhere to wherever he choose. As fans, we should all be thankful that we’ve been given the opportunity to bear witness to his majesty.

He’s also my favorite player.