One Vote Shy of Unanimous, Ichiro Suzuki Tops List of New Hall of Famers

The former Mariners hit machine will be enshrined in Cooperstown on Sunday along with CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner, Dick Allen, and Dave Parker.

Former Mariner Ichiro Suzuki acknowledges fans during the Mariners Hall of Fame pregame ceremony prior to a game at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Aug. 27, 2022. Steph Chambers/Getty Images

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum was established in 1936, making the 2025 Hall of Fame ceremony the 90th edition. It is the oldest Hall of Fame among the Big 4 North American sports and arguably the most prestigious.

The 2025 class features five players, including three recent greats—Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner—as well as two elected via the Veteran’s Committee in Dick Allen and Dave Parker.