Seattle Mariners to unveil Ichiro Suzuki statue at T-Mobile Park in 2026 tribute
Ichiro Suzuki, one of the greatest players in Seattle Mariners history, is set to receive a statue in his honour during the 2026 season. The statue will be installed on the outfield concourse at T-Mobile Park, joining the statues of Dave Niehaus, Ken Griffey Jr., and Edgar Martinez.
The announcement was made by Mariners Chairman John Stanton in August 2025 during the ceremony that saw Ichiro's No. 51 jersey retired. The statue will depict Ichiro's iconic batting stance pose, and it will celebrate Ichiro’s international impact and leadership with the team.
Randy Johnson, another Mariners legend, will also be honoured with a ceremony to retire his No. 51 jersey, but no details regarding the date or location have been provided yet.
Meanwhile, the Mariners have labeled Josh Naylor as 'day to day' with left shoulder discomfort. In a recent game, the team managed to secure a victory over the Rays, with Cal Raleigh hitting a late home run to seal the win.
Pete Carroll, the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, recently returned to Seattle. In a thrilling game, the Seahawks blocked a field goal to force a tie with the Raiders.
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- Ichiro Suzuki, whose impact was felt not only in Major League Baseball but also internationally, will be joining other Seattle sports legends with a statue in his honor, specifically at the baseball field, T-Mobile Park.
- Set to be unveiled during the 2026 season, the statue will portray Ichiro in his iconic batting stance, joining the likes of Dave Niehaus, Ken Griffey Jr., and Edgar Martinez in the park's statues.
- Meanwhile, the Kraken, a separate sports team in Seattle, recently made headlines when their head coach, Pete Carroll, returned to the city.
- As for the Mariners, while Ichiro's statue is in the works, they are currently dealing with the injury of Josh Naylor, who is listed as 'day to day' with left shoulder discomfort. Despite this, they managed to secure a victory over the Rays, with Cal Raleigh hitting a late home run to seal the win.
