Ichiro Suzuki leads 2025 Hall of Fame ballot alongside Wagner and Sabathia

The 2025 Hall of Fame ballot includes Ichiro Suzuki, alongside Billy Wagner and C.C. Sabathia. Suzuki, a standout player, is expected to be a first-ballot inductee due to his impressive career achievements. Suzuki has the most career hits in professional baseball history, totaling 4,367, including 3,079 in MLB. He won numerous awards, including 10 Gold Gloves and 10 All-Star selections, and set a single-season record with 262 hits in 2004. His consistent performance is notable, as he maintained a batting average above .300 throughout his career. If inducted, Suzuki would be the first Japanese-born player in the Hall of Fame.