The 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class features Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner, noteworthy first-ballot inductees. Meanwhile, Russell Martin and Brian McCann, both former Yankees, failed to garner enough votes to remain on the ballot despite their valuable careers and notable metrics. Their impact as catchers is underscored by FanGraphs WAR metrics, which recognize their excellent pitch-framing abilities, an often-overlooked aspect of their games. Despite their shortcomings compared to historical legends like Bill Dickey, their contributions should not be underestimated.
Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner are among the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, highlighting the importance of long-term value over stars on the ballot.
Russell Martin and Brian McCann, while falling off the Hall of Fame ballot, had impactful careers that emphasized their roles beyond traditional metrics, especially through pitch framing.
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