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In which year did Ichiro Suzuki become the first Japanese-born position player to be posted and signed to an MLB club?

  • 1999

  • 2001

  • 2003

  • 2005

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In 2001, Ichiro Suzuki made history by becoming the first Japanese-born position player to be posted and signed to an MLB club. He joined the Seattle Mariners, marking the start of his MLB career.
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