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Ichiro, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner are inducted into the Hall of Fame, while top shortstop prospects emerge for 2025.

Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner have officially been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, each achieving the required 75% support on the Baseball Writers` Association of America (BBWAA) ballot. Ichiro led the voting with an impressive 99.7%, receiving 393 votes, while Sabathia and Wagner garnered 86.8% and 82.5%, respectively. Their induction ceremony is set for July 27, 2025, at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown, New York, where they will join Dick Allen and Dave Parker, who were elected by the Classic Baseball Era Committee.

In prospect news, the 2025 season is shaping up to be exciting for shortstop talent. Carson Williams of the Rays, Jordan Lawlar of the Diamondbacks, and Marcelo Mayer of the Red Sox are among the top shortstop prospects returning from the previous year’s rankings. This year, a record 25 shortstops are featured in the Top 100 Prospects list, highlighting the depth of talent in this position.

The Chicago White Sox are gearing up for the 2025 season with their annual SoxFest Live event, designed to foster closer connections between fans and players. The event will showcase appearances from key players of the 2024 squad, including Sean Burke, Jonathan Cannon, and Andrew Vaughn, alongside promising prospects like Noah Schultz and Kyle Teel. Additionally, White Sox legends Mark Buehrle, Jose Contreras, and Freddy Garcia will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the team`s 2005 World Series championship.

As the season approaches, Aaron Judge has been recognized as the top right fielder, noted for his exceptional defensive skills and a remarkable 218 wRC+ despite playing out of position in center field. Other notable right fielders include Corbin Carroll, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Kyle Tucker, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.

For more details on the Hall of Fame voting results, visit Hall of Fame voting results. To learn about the top shortstop prospects, check out top shortstop prospects.

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