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Global baseball's hit king Ichiro Suzuki became the first Japanese-born player elected to Major League baseball's Hall of Fame on Tuesday, just one vote shy of unanimous selection.
The Seattle Mariners star headlines the 2025 Hall of Fame class to be enshrined at Cooperstown, New York, which also includes pitcher CC Sabathia and relief pitcher Billy Wagner.
At a press conference at the Mariners' ballpark, Ichiro said he was still absorbing the news after getting the official Hall of Fame call.
"Happiness and all the joy will probably come later," he said.
"At that time, it was just a relief."
The call to Cooperstown was something he hadn't imagined even as he rose to stardom in his homeland.
"There was a time that I didn't even know if I'd get the chance to play in the MLB.
So what an honor it is for me to be here and to be a Hall of Famer. It's a special day."
The Mariners made it even more special, announcing they would retire his No. 51 jersey next August.
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