Ichiro Suzuki Earns Hall of Fame Selection

Ichiro Suzuki, the iconic outfielder who starred for the Orix BlueWave before embarking on a career in the major leagues, led the Class of 2025 into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame on Thursday.
It is Ichiro Suzuki’s first time on the Hall of Fame Ballot. Ichiro played 19 years in the MLB (after 9 seasons in the JPPL). He played for the Mariners, Yankees, and Marlins before returning to ...