FT Leadoff

Three of baseball’s best have joined the sport’s most prestigious group.

Japanese icon Ichiro Suzuki became the latest Hall of Famer to fall one vote short of being a unanimous selection, as was Derek Jeter when he was recently elected. Nevertheless, many would argue that Ichiro, like his former Yankee teammate, deserves 100% of the vote.

Watch - Just how good was he? AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, and Scott Braun break it down.

CC Sabathia was also inducted in his first year on the ballot, receiving 86.8% of the vote. Sabathia won the Cy Young Award in 2007 and could be among the last pitchers to achieve the 250-win milestone.

Finally, in his last year of eligibility, Billy Wagner was elected after receiving 82.5% of votes. Wagner was one of baseball’s most feared relievers during his 16-year career and ranks eighth on the all-time saves list.

Watch - AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, and Scott Braun react to the electees of the 2025 Hall of Fame class.

• Watch - Dylan Hernández of the LA Times breaks down the Roki Sasaki signing and ranks him among other Japanese pitchers who have come to MLB.

• Watch - ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez discusses the Dodgers all-out spending spree over the weekend.

• Watch - MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand discusses if the Dodgers can overcome health challenges.

• Full Video - Teoscar Hernández joins Alanna Rizzo and Clint Pasillas on Dodgers Territory to discuss re-signing with the Dodgers and their run of spending.

• View - Teoscar Hernández weighs in on the narrative that the Dodgers are ruining baseball.

• View - Teoscar Hernández explains returning to the Dodgers after multiple teams made it clear they were interested in him.

Watch - FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal offers his take on the Dodgers immense spending and chimes in on the Hall of Fame voting results.

Watch - AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, and Scott Braun discuss rising stars you should keep an eye on in 2025.

Watch - AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, and Scott Braun explore the offseason’s biggest winners and losers.

Catch all of our content on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!

Tune in on Saturday night to hear from 2024’s award winners during the first-ever LIVE broadcast of the New York Baseaball Writers’ Dinner.

Check out North Side Territory, Hammer Territory, The Phillies Show, Pinstripe Territory, Mets’d Up, Tiger Territory, Crush City Territory, Cardinal Territory, and Dodgers Territory for the latest on the Cubs, Braves, Phillies, Yankees, Mets, Tigers, Astros, Cardinals, and Dodgers!

Like what you see? Share this link with your friends to subscribe to the newsletter!