Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame 2025

Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner have been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, with Suzuki receiving 393 out of 394 votes, making him the first Japanese player inducted. Sabathia also made the cut in his first year on the ballot, receiving 86.8% of the votes, while Wagner achieved induction on his 10th and final attempt. The announcement highlights a significant New York connection, as both Sabathia and Suzuki played for the Yankees, and the induction ceremony is set for July 27 in Cooperstown. Suzuki's career totals, including 3,089 hits in MLB and 1,278 in Japan, position him among the best hitters in baseball history. The inclusion of these players marks a notable moment for the Hall, underscoring the diversity of talent recognized this year. Mariano Rivera remains the only player to have received 100% of the votes in the Hall's history, emphasizing the rarity of unanimous selections.