On April 10, 2026, a statue of Ichiro Suzuki, a celebrated Hall of Famer and former player for the Seattle Mariners, was unveiled outside T-Mobile Park in Seattle. However, the unveiling was overshadowed by a humorous mishap: the bat held by the bronze statue was broken as the curtain was pulled back. Video footage captured the moment, showing Suzuki laughing alongside fellow Mariners legends Ken Griffey Jr. and Edgar Martínez. Suzuki joked that his former rival, Mariano Rivera, was behind the incident. Following the unveiling, the Mariners announced they would 'update' Suzuki's bobblehead to reflect the statue's condition. Reflecting on the mishap, Suzuki noted it served as a reminder that he still has room for growth, referencing his near-unanimous Hall of Fame election. The statue was promptly repaired by the team.