Some point to his running speed , which has helped him get on base after slapping infield hits , made him a consummate base - stealer and allowed him to make deep clutch catches .
Many experts point to Ichiro 's uncanny hand - eye coordination .
Some point to Ichiro 's running speed , which has helped him get on base after slapping infield hits , made him a consummate base - stealer and allowed him to make deep clutch catches .
Many experts point to Ichiro 's uncanny hand - eye coordination .