Ichiro Suzuki Leads 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction In Cooperstown

The 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class, inducted in Cooperstown, N.Y., features a unique and internationally celebrated group led by Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japan-born inductee who received 99.7% of the vote, just one shy of a unanimous selection. Ichiro's career spanned 19 MLB seasons with 3,089 hits, a .311 batting average, 10 Gold Gloves, and 10 All-Star selections, highlighted by a Major League record 262 hits in 2004 and over 4,300 professional hits including his time in Japan. The class also includes CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner, both first-ballot inductees, and Classic Baseball Era candidates Dick Allen and Dave Parker, who were honored posthumously. Ichiro's induction coincides with a new Hall of Fame exhibit, "Yakyu | Baseball: The Transpacific Exchange of the Game," showcasing his career and Japanese baseball memorabilia. The induction ceremony is set for July 27, 2025, with celebrations planned, including a Mariners home weekend recognizing Ichiro's legacy. This class is noted for its blend of contemporary and classic players, underscoring the evolving and international nature of baseball's history.