It was a complete surprise to the kids to have Ichiro show up. Suzuki is one of just two (Fred Lynn in 1975) as the only players to win AL Rookie of the Year and AL MVP in the same season in 2001.

Ichiro Suzuki made his name in Japan and his mark ... "Congratulations, Ichiro, truly deserved," Griffey said. "My wife was running around when she found out that you got the call.

The first time Ichiro Suzuki set foot into the Baseball Hall ... He then spent the rest of the time with his wife and Idelson touring the museum, focusing on the Hall of Fame art collection.

Newly elected Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Ichiro Suzuki with his wife Yumiko Suzuki pose for photo where his plaque will hang during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Cooperstown ...