Ichiro Suzuki Inducted Into Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame, Missing Unanimous Vote

The baseball legend received 92.6% of votes in his first year of eligibility, sparking discussions about voting practices and his legacy.

Ichiro Suzuki was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame with 323 out of 349 votes, representing 92.6% support.
No player in Japanese Hall of Fame history has ever been a unanimous selection, reflecting longstanding voting practices.
Fans and commentators speculated on reasons for the non-unanimous vote, including competition among deserving candidates and possible biases related to Ichiro's MLB career.
Ichiro's illustrious career includes 19 MLB seasons, 3,089 hits, 10 All-Star selections, and numerous awards, as well as a record 4,367 hits across MLB and NPB combined.
He is expected to be inducted into the U.S. National Baseball Hall of Fame next week, with early ballots suggesting strong support.