When former New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter entered the MLB Hall of Fame with a 99.75% ballot in 2020, no one stood surprised. Watching the Big Apple’s heart walk into Cooperstown felt only natural. However, despite his massive fanbase in the boroughs of Manhattan, the debate on Jeter’s accolades on the field will never disappear. While Mr. November or Captain Clutch may be considered among the most significant defensive stars in Yankees history, a recent question raised by a fan page left multiple die-hard Pinstripe and Derek Jeter fans in a giant dilemma.

New Jersey-born Jeter and Japanese-born Ichiro Suzuki shared the New York Yankees clubhouse for two seasons before Jeter bid adieu to the world of baseball. All through the span of his 19-season-long MLB career, Suzuki was a sensation in the outfield. Now, a fan page called BaseballHistoryNut raised an interesting question comparing the two MLB superstars.

Loyalty is a two-way street. Or at least that’s what Derek Jeter thought…

The fan page asked, “Alright, you get to pick between Ichiro and Jeter for a full career, who you got?” And the responses were surprising, to say the least.

Derek Jeter, who was known for his loyalty, didn’t witness the same loyalty from his fans when they faced the dilemma of picking Ichiro or Jeter for a full career. The former New York Yankees captain would be rather disappointed if he were to read these responses.

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This is how fans reacted to this question:

Captain Clutch’s career concluded with 14 All-Star appearances, five World Series Championships, and five Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards. Suzuki, on the other hand, may have never won a World Series, but concluded his MLB career with the AL MVP in 2001, ten All-Star appearances, and two AL batting champion mentions.

Ichiro Suzuki over the years:

Ichiro Suzuki made his MLB debut in 2001 with the Seattle Mariners and quickly established himself as one of the best hitters in the league, winning the AL Rookie of the Year and AL MVP award in his first season. Over the course of his career, Ichiro amassed 10 consecutive 200-hit seasons, an MLB record, and won two AL batting titles. Moreover, the eventual ten-time MLB All-Star also won three Gold Glove awards for his defensive prowess in the right field. In total, Ichiro accumulated 3,089 hits in his MLB career, the most by any player of Japanese descent.

TOKYO, JAPAN – MARCH 21: Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners grounds out in the 8th inning, last plate appearance, during the game between Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome on March 21, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images)

What do you think about Ichiro Suzuki’s MLB career? Would you prefer him above the likes of the great Derek Jeter? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.