Why is Ichiro Suzuki only referred to as Ichiro instead of his entire name?

[H2916]

In the MLB standings (and elsewhere) it only says "Ichiro", not his full name like everyone else. Does anyone know why this is?

 

[jeremy_hancock]

In Japan, "Suzuki" is a very common last name. When he was still playing in Japan, he was allowed to put his first name on his jersey to differentiate himself. When he came to the U.S., they allowed him to continue doing so.

 

[Angels Rock!]

In Japan his last name and first name are switched.

 

[MC Hop 'n' Pop (BAY! :D)]

Japanese naming customs. In Japan he's "Suzuki Ichiro"

 

[Steve from PA]

cause when ur the greatest hitter since Pete Rose..Everyone knows u...one word name is sufficient...like Shaq or Tiger...

 

[jlovey13]

He was referred to as just "Ichiro" in japan leagues and they kept it the same when he came over to the mariners, probably to avoid an inbox full of lawsuits

 

[Tommy]

He doesnt want to give free advertising to the car company "suzuki"

 

[Nicholas]

He is well known but ichiro is like the only name in baseball.

 

[Tommy]

He doesnt want to give free advertising to the car company "suzuki"