2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot Details

Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia are prominent figures among the 14 new candidates on the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, alongside 14 holdovers such as Billy Wagner. Suzuki, a legendary outfielder, is anticipated to be a first-ballot inductee due to his remarkable career achievements, including his record-setting 262 hits in 2004 and numerous awards like the AL Rookie of the Year and MVP in 2001. Sabathia, a former pitcher with significant accomplishments including a World Series ring and a Cy Young Award, also stands a strong chance for induction, although his career ERA may be a point of contention for some voters. Félix Hernández, another notable candidate, is less likely to be inducted this year despite his accolades such as a Cy Young Award and a perfect game. The voting results will be announced on January 23, with the induction ceremony set for July 27, 2025. Ballots must be submitted by December 31, and the Baseball Writers' Association of America members with over a decade of membership are eligible to vote.