In 2016, while playing for the Miami Marlins, Suzuki tripled for his 3,000th hit. “Compared to what I achieved today, records like 10 years of 200 hits are small,” Suzuki said. Suzuki was also recognized for his fashion sense, including some outlandish outfits that would have teammates gawking. He charmed many of them with his wily sense of humor and well-timed off-color expressions in English. Ever the pioneer, he transitioned into a new role as a uniformed adviser who took batting practice but was not allowed on the bench.

Source: New York Times March 21, 2019 14:29 UTC