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Chasing History: 9 Consecutive Seasons with 200 Hits

Ichiro Suzuki
Ichiro salutes the crowd after his 200th hit of the season on Sunday. (Tony Gutierrez/AP)

Ichiro passes Keeler to set 200-hit history

After notching hit No. 199 in Game 1 of the Mariners' doubleheader against the Rangers on Sunday, Ichiro connected on an infield single against Derek Holland in the second inning of Game 2 for his ninth consecutive 200-hit season, breaking Willie Keeler's record. Full story >

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Baseball wowed by Ichiro's feat
Ichiro's nine consecutive 200-hit seasons have not gone unnoticed around the baseball community, as some very talented hitters looked in awe upon his accomplishments. Full story >

Ichiro pressing as record nears
Five years after breaking one record, Ichiro Suzuki is chasing down a 108-year-old record held by another Hall of Famer -- outfielder Willie Keeler. And it has been a bit of a struggle lately. Full story >

Ichiro making run at record, Hall of Fame
Ichiro is approaching the Major League record for most consecutive seasons with 200 or more hits (nine) and increasing the likelihood that he'll be inducted into the Hall of Fame when his playing days are over. Full story >

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Ichiro makes 200 hits look easy: It's not
Ichiro's run rivals Wee Willie's
Keeler had knack for surprising everyone
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Ichiro two from 200
Ichiro collects two hits to up his total to 198watchWatch

Ichiro notches 2,000
Mariners Extra: Ichiro notches 2,000th hitwatchWatch

What is Ichiro's legacy?
MLB Tonight explores Ichiro's hitting legacywatchWatch

Bodley on Keeler's career
Ichiro approaches 200 hits
where ichiro ranks
Most 200-hit seasons
Rank -- Player Hits Leaders
1. P. Rose 10
2. T. Cobb 9
2. Ichiro 9
4. L. Gehrig 8
4. P. Waner 8
6. W. Boggs 7
6. C. Gehringer 7
6. R. Hornsby 7
Active batting avg. leaders
Rank --Player Batting Avg. Leaders
1. A. Pujols .334
2. Ichiro .333
3. T. Helton .328
4. V. Guerrero .322
5. M. Holliday .319
6. D. Jeter .317
7. M. Ramirez .314
8. M. Cabrera .313
Active Steals Leaders
Rank - Player Stolen base Leaders
1. J. Pierre 454
2. O. Vizquel 389
3. J. Damon 372
4. C. Crawford 357
5. L. Castillo 357
6. B. Abreu 346
7. Ichiro 339
8. J. Rollins 320
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