First ballot HoFer, Ichiro Suzuki. On 10 July 2014, Suzuki collected his 2,800th MLB hit off of Cleveland Indians pitcher Scott Atchison in the top of the eighth inning at Progressive Field. On 9 August 2014, Suzuki hit a single in a game against the Astros to pass George Sisler on the all-time hit list with his 2,811th hit. Suzuki had previously broken Sisler's single season hit record in the 2004 season. Mizuno Pro AO black ash bat, measuring 33.5” / 30.2 oz. Uncracked with evidence of light to moderate use. A few ball and stitch impressions visible on the right and back barrel, with ink transfers. Impression from a donut visible and a light coat of pine tar on the upper handle. Ichiro’s number (31) and the year code (AD88-which stands for the 88th bat made in 2014) are stamped on the knob. Ichiro has signed the barrel, in silver marker, in our opinion rating 9-10. Accompanied by a full PSA LOA, grading the bat GU 8.5, a Mill Creek LOA signed by Ichiro, and a full JSA LOA.