Stephen A. Smith expressed outrage over the single voter who did not select Ichiro Suzuki for the Hall of Fame, despite his remarkable career and 99.7% voting success. Suzuki, along with CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner, was inducted in 2025, yet one ballot remained unmarked for him. Smith, on ESPN's First Take, called for the voter to reveal their identity, questioning how anyone could doubt Suzuki's Hall of Fame worthiness given his historic achievements, including 3,000 hits and multiple accolades during his MLB career.
I want their names! Who are they? These weak ass people that wanna have a vote, but then you don't want to let anybody know who you are! Stand up! Justify!
Despite the late start, Suzuki still managed to join the league's illustrious 3,000-hit club. He also won Rookie of the Year and MVP in his first season in the league.
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