The Baseball Hall of Fame is set to induct three new members this summer: Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner. The trio received the prestigious honor on Tuesday, solidifying their places among baseball's elite.

Ichiro makes history as the first Japanese-born player inducted into the Hall of Fame, receiving near-unanimous support with 99.7% of the vote. He arrived in Major League Baseball in 2001 after a celebrated career in Japan, where he earned three MVP awards and seven All-Star selections. Ichiro immediately made an impact, capturing the AL MVP award and contributing to the Mariners' record-breaking 116-win season.

His decade-long dominance from 2001 to 2010 included ten consecutive All-Star appearances, ten Gold Glove Awards, three Silver Slugger Awards, and two batting titles. Ichiro's remarkable 2004 season saw him break the single-season hit record with 262, and he remains the only player with ten consecutive 200-hit seasons. With over 3,000 hits and 500 stolen bases, he joins an exclusive group of seven players to achieve this feat. Ichiro retired with a .311 career batting average and a remarkable 60.0 WAR.

CC Sabathia, also elected in his first year of eligibility, joins the ranks of only 19 pitchers with 3,000 strikeouts. He consistently ranked among the top pitchers from 2007 to 2011, earning a Cy Young Award in 2007. His mid-season trade to the Brewers in 2008 showcased his resilience, posting a remarkable 1.65 ERA in 17 starts. Sabathia played a key role in the Yankees' 2009 World Series victory. After overcoming personal challenges, he reinvented himself as a finesse pitcher, adding three more successful seasons to his career. He retired with 251 wins, 3,093 strikeouts, and a 3.74 ERA.

Billy Wagner, elected in his final year of eligibility, boasts impressive career statistics. His 11.9 strikeouts per nine innings rank fourth among relievers since 1920. His 422 saves are seventh all-time, and his 2.31 ERA is second only to Mariano Rivera. Wagner's consistent excellence throughout his career culminated in a 1.43 ERA in his final season (2010). A seven-time All-Star, Wagner played for several teams, including the Astros, Phillies, Mets, Red Sox, and Braves.

These three players, along with Dave Parker and Dick Allen (elected by the Classic Era Committee), will be formally inducted into the Hall of Fame this summer.