However, what truly captured attention was Cano’s remarkable name. The 18-year-old sensation goes by Ichiro Cano, though his full name includes Hernandez. Fans couldn’t resist the allure of this unique moniker, spawning a flurry of memes and comparisons to baseball legends like Ichiro Suzuki, Robinson Cano, and Felix Hernandez.
There is 0 reasons Ichiro Cano Hernández shouldn’t be on the Mariners.
The MLB needs to take action and just give the Mariners the guy. https://t.co/tQM6P3dfQy
— Seattle Mariners ON Tap (@MarinersONTap) February 6, 2024
While the amalgamation of “Cano” and “Hernandez” may seem coincidental given their commonality in Latin culture, the timing of Ichiro Suzuki’s MLB debut in 2001 raises speculation about potential influence on Cano’s parents, considering Cano was born in 2005.
They Mariners need to trade for this dude ASAP
Ichiro – Suzuki
Cano – Robinson
Hernandez – FelixHe is the Chosen One for Seattle https://t.co/jUPbWKiaYm pic.twitter.com/KQgEnkGM0f
— Devine Sports Gospel (@DevineGospel) February 6, 2024
Despite the intrigue surrounding his name, Cano brings tangible talent to the field as a switch-hitter adept at shortstop and third base. His modest.250 batting average in the Mexican League last season hints at his potential, placing him among the ranks of promising prospects in this offseason’s MLB signings, characterized by a wave of generational talents entering the league.
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