Ichiro began his MLB odyssey in 2001 with the Mariners, already a seasoned professional at the age of 27, and quickly became one of the game’s biggest stars with the Mariners.

Ichiro Suzuki became the first Japanese player chosen for baseball’s Hall of Fame, falling one vote shy of unanimous when he was elected Tuesday along with CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner.

Ichiro falls a vote short of being the second unanimous choice ever. CC makes it in his first year of eligibility, Wagner in his last. The recent ballot glut has cleared.

Leading up to Tuesday’s announcement of the Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2025 class, the question wasn’t whether or not Ichiro Suzuki would ... of Fame Left-hander Cole Hamels and outfielder ...

Ichiro Suzuki has made even more history. The all-time great hitter is heading to Cooperstown, with C.C. Sabathia and Billy Wagner joining him.

Ichiro Suzuki became the first Japanese player ... will be dropped from future ballots after receiving less than 5%. Cole Hamels, Ryan Braun and Matt Kemp are among those who join the ballot ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Used to leading off, Ichiro Suzuki got antsy when he had ... from future ballots after receiving less than 5%. Cole Hamels, Ryan Braun and Matt Kemp join the ballot next year.