Mariners announce Ichiro will throw first pitch at season opener in Seattle
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Longtime Mariners star Ichiro Suzuki will throw out the first ball in the regular-season opener March 26 at home against Texas.The 10-time All-Star outfielder, 46 has been shagging flyballs and pitching batting practice in spring training as a special assistant/instructor.Ichiro started the Mariners’ first two games last year when they opened in Japan, then retired as a player.
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Longtime Mariners star Ichiro Suzuki will throw out the first ball in the regular-season opener March 26 at home against Texas.The 10-time All-Star outfielder, 46 has been shagging flyballs and pitching batting practice in spring training as a special assistant/instructor.Ichiro started the Mariners’ first two games last year when they opened in Japan, then retired as a player.