Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame

Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese MLB player inducted into the Hall of Fame, received 393 of 394 votes, missing unanimous selection by one vote. Alongside him, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner were inducted, while Suzuki emphasized the importance of maintaining distinct identities for Japanese and American baseball during his speech in Cooperstown on July 27, 2025.