Description:Desirable Ichiro Suzuki autographed professional model baseball bat c.1998 (pre-MLB). MizunoPro Major Quality 002 baseball bat has model number B51" stamped in the knob end with smaller "B" above. Crafted from white ash, measures 33.5" long, and weighs 32oz. Inscribed on the barrel in block lettering, "To Curt Best Wishes, Ichiro" with additional Japanese version of his signature. Black marker signature rates 8/9 out of 10. Exhibits a touch of surface wear, primarily on the knob end, with no evident usage wear. Fine example for display dating from his days playing with the Orix Blue Wave in Japan is one of only a handful from that period to have been brought to auction. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions (bat), auction LOA from JSA (autograph), and letter of provenance from Curt Schilling: EX/MT-NM