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As with any notable moment in sports, the stats tell their own story. Ichiro finished his brief pitching appearance with a career ERA of 9.00, indicating he allowed a run each inning pitched. Although statistically he faced challenges, his fastball velocity averaged around 88.5 mph—remarkably comparable to several current big league pitchers.
Interestingly, Ichiro managed to avoid giving up walks during his time on the mound, marking a 0% walk rate, despite the high number of hits allowed. His FIP (Fielding Independent Pitching) statistic stands at a respectable 3.13, mirroring pitchers who have received Cy Young votes in past seasons.