The Cincinnati Reds signed an international prospect on Tuesday that has a name pegged perfectly for baseball, and fans have quickly begun to take notice of the name.
Longtime MLB outfielder Ichiro Suzuki is perhaps the most memorable Japanese baseball player in the history of the sport, playing in the major leagues for 19 seasons.
Former All-Star second baseman Robinson Canó is also amongst the greatest players at his position in the history of the sport, making eight All-Star games over the course of his 17-year MLB career.
The Reds may be getting the best of both worlds, as they announced the signing of 18-year-old Mexican infielder Ichiro Cano Hernández on Tuesday.
The Cincinnati Reds have signed the 18-year-old (turns 19 tomorrow) infielder from San Jose del Cabo, Mexico with one of the most baseball names ever:
Ichiro Cano Hernández 🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/FB0ItblWGr
— Shawn Spradling (@Shawn_Spradling) February 6, 2024
The last name Hernandez also has a long lineage throughout MLB history, whether that be perennial All-Stars such as “King” Felix Hernandez or “El Duque” Orlando Hernández amongst many other players with the last name.
With a name like Ichiro Cano Hernández, fans certainly believe that the 18-year-old prospect could be a star in the making.
I love it!
My attempt to name our son Votto Griffey Smith or Votto Dunn Smith was quickly shut down by my wife. https://t.co/WKM9yacStM
— OnBaseMachine (@RedsFan_Brandon) February 6, 2024
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
This may be the greatest loss in #Mariners franchise history. https://t.co/lswFT1YIOW
— Ben Ranieri (@BenRanieri10) February 6, 2024
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
Literally the most baseball name ever 😂😂 https://t.co/d7OXTRvOqI
— TheAstrolorian (@juniior0522) February 7, 2024
This kids name is First Team All-Baseball. #Reds https://t.co/X6bOBaRwIp
— Austin Elmore (@autyelmore) February 6, 2024
It truly is a shame that it wasn’t the Seattle Mariners that took a chance on this young prospect considering Ichiro Suzuki, Robinson Canó, and Felix Hernández are some of the most prominent players in the history of the organization.
On the other hand, this also allows Ichiro Cano Hernández the opportunity to make his own mark in the MLB considering none of the three Mariners legends ever played for the Reds over the course of their respective careers.
[Shawn Spralding on Twitter/X]
