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... which I overlooked.  There's a section in the article on it now.  Appreciate the feedback.  Three things about IBB's:
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1.  The splits are not AS incredibly drastic after normalizing.  They're still remarkable. There is an Ichiro-A, with an EYE of 0.39, and an Ichiro-B, with an EYE of 0.59.  
Cheerfully conceded, Ichiro's AVG and SLG are comparable in both situations, so the point is well taken.  I definitely overstated Ichiro's hitting improvement during rallies. 
Ichiro's career-long K% is 10.0 with bases empty, 8.7 with runners on.   This stat is another reflection of his more controlled approach during rallies.
 
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2.  A hitter who is IBB'ed with two runners on 2B and 3B, that guy has achieved a walk that counts in his statline.
If you've got a guy who can draw 15 intentional walks a year based on the fear factor, those 15 walks count in his effectiveness.
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3.  Managers fear Ichiro-B and walk him constantly.  Ichiro-A sees a lot of sucker pitches.  This "scouting report" by opposing managers speaks to the dichotomy.