Baseball Is Just Baseball

A perspective-shifting and deeply pleasurable collection of wisdom from Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Ichiro Suzuki

“[Reveals] a person who values Zen qualities such as simplicity and harmony and who revels in challenge, not achievement.”—ESPN online

When Ichiro Suzuki, already a superstar in Japan, debuted in Major League Baseball, his singular performance on the field introduced Americans to one of the greatest and most unique talents to ever play the game. But his unusually candid off-the-field comments captivated fans in equal measure, revealing a startling and provocative mind.

Curated by acclaimed nonfiction author David Shields, this little prize of a book collects some of Ichiro’s greatest hits, showcasing his dry wit and penchant for distilling simple but profound ideas into unforgettable observations:
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