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Class of 2025 Inducts Ichiro Suzuki and Four Legends After Rain-Delayed Ceremony

Suzuki fell one vote shy of unanimous BBWAA induction, cementing his place as the Hall’s first Japanese‐born member.

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Jul 27, 2025; Cooperstown, NY, USA; Hall of Fame inductee Ichiro Suzuki makes his acceptance speech during the Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Clark Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Ichiro Suzuki received 393 of 394 BBWAA votes, becoming the first Japanese‐born inductee and narrowly missing unanimous election.
  • CC Sabathia joined Suzuki as a first‐ballot honoree following a 19‐season career that featured a Cy Young Award and a World Series title.
  • Billy Wagner earned induction on his tenth and final BBWAA ballot, concluding a career with 422 saves to rank eighth all‐time.
  • The Classic Baseball Era Committee posthumously selected Dave Parker and Dick Allen after each secured at least 12 votes from its 16 members.
  • After a rain delay, the ceremony began at 2:30 p.m. ET at Cooperstown’s Clark Sports Center and was streamed live on MLB Network, MLB.TV, MLB.com and the MLB App.