Mac Suzuki
| IP | 465 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 5.729 |
| WHIP | 1.647 |
| BB/9 | 5.129 |
| SO/9 | 6.329 |
- Full name Makoto Suzuki
- Born 05/31/1975 in Kobe, Japan
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Takigawa Daini
- Debut 07/07/1996
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Organization Prospect Rankings
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Background: It's easy to forget Suzuki is still a prospect because he's had seven years of professional experience. Before it was customary to sign Japanese players, his signing for $750,000 in 1993 rocked the industry. Last season was the first time he had ever thrown more than 100 innings, and the Mariners felt he was one of the most improved players in the organization. Strengths: Suzuki, who has a great body for pitching, throws four pitches. His fastball and split-finger are average to above average. He also throws a slider and an occasional changeup. The success he experienced last year has given him more confidence. Weaknesses: There is still room for improvement on all of Suzuki's pitches, and his command has a ways to go. His slider especially wasn't as consistent in Seattle as it had been in Triple-A. Suzuki needs to show he can consistently log innings as he did last year. The Future: Suzuki could make the major league club as a starter or a long reliever, or he could go back to Tacoma.
