Ichiro Suzuki broke the single season hit record on October 1st, 2004 with his 258th basehit, breaking George Sisler's record that had stood for 84 years. Ichiro broke the record with a single in the 3rd inning in the game between Seattle and Texas. Texas pitcher Ryan Drese is the player that gave up Ichiro hits 257 and the record 258. Fans from Tokyo to Seattle celebrate baseball's newest hit king! Ichiro Suzuki has hand signed this Gold Glove baseball limited produced to only 51.