Ichiro joined the majors in 2001 as a highly-touted Japanese prospect, hitting .353 during his nine seasons playing in his home country where he won three MVPs and was a seven-tim ...

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Ichiro Suzuki appears destined -- maybe unanimously-- to land in Cooperstown. Will any other top candidates join the Class of '25 with Dave Parker and Dick Allen? Results will be announced tonight at ...