Ichiro, who is an instructor for the Major League Baseball Mariners, participated in the fielders' camp practice that began on the 20th. Ichiro devotedly supported the practice by handing the ball to the knocking coach and picking up balls from the outfield during batting practice.
Ichiro has set numerous records, including the most hits in a season with 262 hits, and it is certain that he will become the first Japanese player to be inducted into the American Baseball Hall of Fame next year.