Ichiro Suzuki, a name synonymous with baseball greatness, crafted a career that transcended borders and captivated fans worldwide, establishing an enduring legacy that continues to resonate, especially in Seattle.

Players are elected to the Hall of Fame provided they are named on at least 75% of ballots cast by eligible voting members of the BBWAA. With 394 ballots submitted in the 2025 election, candidates needed to receive 296 votes to be elected.

Suzuki's close call means New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera remains the only unanimous electee. Rivera received all 425 votes in 2019. Another longtime Yankees icon, shortstop Derek Jeter, came within one vote of unanimous election in 2020. Suzuki, Rivera and Jeter were teammates with New York from 2012-13.

In his first season in 2001, Ichiro earned the American League Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year awards, hitting .350 with 242 hits as the Mariners won 116 regular-season games. He won the A.L. batting title and fielded his position flawlessly with precision and a powerful throwing arm.

MLB and NPB legend Ichiro Suzuki has become the first Asian-born player to be inducted to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Ichiro will join Ken Griffey Jr., Edgar Martinez and Jackie Robinson as the only jerseys retired by the Mariners.

The career .311 MLB hitter was the 2001 AL MVP and Rookie of the Year and won 10 consecutive AL Gold Glove Awards, all with the Mariners.

The BBWAA recognized CC Sabathia’s prolonged excellence by voting the former Yankees left-hander into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

The longtime Mariners outfielder will head to Cooperstown in July, but he won't be doing so in unanimous fashion.

Congratulations are in order for Seattle Mariners legend Ichiro Suzuki, who was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday night! Suzuki earned el

Seattle Mariners icon Ichiro Suzuki is the first Japanese player in history to gain admittance to the Baseball Hall of Fame.