Suzuki became the first Japanese player chosen for the Hall, falling one vote shy of unanimous when he was elected along with CCSabathia and ... who joined FredLynn in 1975 as the only ...
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 CCSabathia and Billy Wagner.
Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner. With players this accomplished and an institution so steeped in history, there are plenty of fun facts to dig through about the newest Hall of Fame class.