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The Mainichi
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Baseball: Ichiro expects to get nervous in Hall of Fame speech
SEATTLE (Kyodo) -- Baseball Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki said Friday he expects to get nervous when he makes a speech in English during the July 27 induction ceremony at Cooperstown, New York. "I'm the type of person who gets really nervous when speaking in front of people, so I'll definitely get nervous," the former Seattle Mariners icon revealed in an online press conference. Ichiro, who is widely known by just his first name, has visited the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum many times since his playing days and has a deep respect for baseball history. "We can play baseball happily now thanks to the achievements of our predecessors," he said. "We have to know that we're here because of their history. I'd like to convey my gratitude to them, as a baseball player." The first Asian elected to the U.S. National Baseball Hall of Fame plans to skip a golf event for Hall of Famers and continue his daily training, even when he is at Cooperstown later this month. In late August, Ichiro will play in an exhibition game against a women's select squad of high school players as part of his program to develop women's baseball in Japan. As for the future of baseball, Ichiro said, "It's a sport in which humans compete against each other. I'd like to cherish human nature, passion and feelings without making it too impersonal."
Kyodo News
2 days ago
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Baseball: Ichiro expects to get nervous in Hall of Fame speech
SEATTLE - Baseball Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki said Friday he expects to get nervous when he makes a speech in English during the July 27 induction ceremony at Cooperstown, New York. "I'm the type of person who gets really nervous when speaking in front of people, so I'll definitely get nervous," the former Seattle Mariners icon revealed in an online press conference. Ichiro, who is widely known by just his first name, has visited the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum many times since his playing days and has a deep respect for baseball history. "We can play baseball happily now thanks to the achievements of our predecessors," he said. "We have to know that we're here because of their history. I'd like to convey my gratitude to them, as a baseball player." The first Asian elected to the U.S. National Baseball Hall of Fame plans to skip a golf event for Hall of Famers and continue his daily training, even when he is at Cooperstown later this month. In late August, Ichiro will play in an exhibition game against a women's select squad of high school players as part of his program to develop women's baseball in Japan. As for the future of baseball, Ichiro said, "It's a sport in which humans compete against each other. I'd like to cherish human nature, passion and feelings without making it too impersonal."
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Late legend Dick Allen finally joins Baseball Hall of Fame after long wait
Late legend Dick Allen finally joins Baseball Hall of Fame after long wait (Image Via X) A major baseball honour is finally happening but only after years of waiting and missing out by just one vote more than once. Many fans have long believed this player deserved the biggest baseball award years ago. His family always knew this day would come, and now it's almost here. A long-awaited event will happen in Cooperstown, New York, on Sunday, July 27, 2025. But I'm feeling mixed about it because the man won't be there to see it. Dick Allen to be inducted into National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on July 27 Dick Allen, the late baseball legend, will be officially inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Cooperstown, New York. Prior to his death in December 2020, Allen had an incredible 15-year Major League Baseball career. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox, Oakland A's, and Los Angeles Dodgers. — mlb (@mlb) Allen had a lifetime batting average of .292, hit 351 home runs, and had 1,119 RBIs. His son, Dick Allen Jr., said, 'He never asked for it, but I always told him he deserved it. He just said, 'I'm alright.'' The announcement came after years of near misses, where Allen fell just one vote short of making it in both 2014 and 2021. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Dick Allen Jr. and Dave Parker's family to attend the 2025 Hall of Fame weekend Along with the family of Dave Parker, another legendary player receiving a delayed honor, Dick Allen's son will be present at the event. Parker, popularly known as "The Cobra," died a few weeks prior to the announcement of the induction. Choosing players from past generations, the Classic Baseball Era Committee will induct both Allen and Parker. Also Read: Shohei Ohtani Creates Viral Buzz After Mocking Rib Shot From Robert Suarez At MLB All Star Game 2025 The 2025 class will also include Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner, who were chosen by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. In 2020, the Phillies retired Allen's number 15, even though they had only done that for players already in the Hall of Fame. Phillies chairman John Middleton had said, 'You have earned this, Dick. No one can take it from you now.' Now, Allen's name and story will finally have a permanent place in baseball history, where many say it always belonged. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Mint
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Elvis Andrus inducted into the Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame with assist from Adrian Beltré
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Elvis Andrus was a 20-year-old kid when he went to spring training in 2009 with the Texas Rangers to be their starting shortstop. He is now in their Hall of Fame. The fun-loving skilled shortstop for the franchise's first two World Series appearances, who became like a pesky little brother to National Baseball Hall of Fame third baseman Adrian Beltré in their eight seasons together on the left side of the infield, was inducted as the 27th member of the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame on Saturday. 'He definitely deserves it. He's one of the best ballplayers to play here with the Rangers,' said Beltré, who retired after the 2018 season. "He did so many things to make our ballclub better when we played together.' It was Beltré who helped Andrus slip on the blue blazer presented to Rangers Hall of Fame members. They then together unveiled the former shortstop's plaque. 'That was a surreal moment,' Andrus said. 'When we unveiled it, he's like they wrote a lot of things on that. That was so funny, that was so Adrian.' Andrus started 1,605 games at shortstop for Texas over 12 seasons, the most games started at one position for any player in franchise history. He is the franchise leader with 305 stolen bases, and ranks second in total games (1,652), at-bats (6,366), triples (48), and sacrifice hits (100). His 1,743 hits and 893 runs both rank third, and he played at least 145 games in 10 seasons for the Rangers. Texas went to back-to-back World Series in 2010 and 2011, and Andrus remained with the Rangers until being traded to Oakland at the start of spring training in 2021. He was sent to the Chicago White Sox the following year and played his final big league game in 2023. He officially retired as a Ranger last September after signing a ceremonial one-day contract. The pregame ceremony Saturday concluded with the 36-year-old Andrus taking the shortstop position, with former teammates Mitch Moreland at first, Michael Young at second and Beltré at third. They did an around-the-horn throw that served as a first pitch before the Rangers' 3-2 win over Seattle in 10 innings, with Andrus wrapping that up with a throw to Beltré that was a bit low. 'He was like, `Man, even when you retire, you don't throw it in the chest,'' Andrus said with a big smile. 'The whole idea of going through the infield with my buddies, that was very priceless.' Beltré and Young are also in the Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame. So is Ian Kinsler, the former second baseman and Andrus' double-play partner who was unable to attend the ceremony. There were even a couple of attempts by Andrus to playfully tap Beltré on the top of the head, like Andrus did so often when they played together and it was well-known that the third baseman didn't like that. Beltré returned the favor Saturday by doing it to Andrus before they unveiled the plaque. When Andrus made his debut in 2009, the Rangers moved Young to third base after he had been an All-Star shortstop the previous five seasons. Young is still the team's career leader for games placed, at-bats, hits and runs. 'He always gives so much credit away. It goes to show you what kind of a person he is, but he's here because he did all the work. He did everything. He earned it,' Young said. 'I can kind of go on and on with the stuff that he has done to deserve this. But again, I think it's worth mentioning because it's so often he tries to deflect a lot of the credit.'
San Francisco Chronicle
28-06-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Elvis Andrus inducted into the Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame with assist from Adrian Beltré
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Elvis Andrus was a 20-year-old kid when he went to spring training in 2009 with the Texas Rangers to be their starting shortstop. He is now in their Hall of Fame. The fun-loving skilled shortstop for the franchise's first two World Series appearances, who became like a pesky little brother to National Baseball Hall of Fame third baseman Adrian Beltré in their eight seasons together on the left side of the infield, was inducted as the 27th member of the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame on Saturday. 'He definitely deserves it. He's one of the best ballplayers to play here with the Rangers,' said Beltré, who retired after the 2018 season. "He did so many things to make our ballclub better when we played together.' It was Beltré who helped Andrus slip on the blue blazer presented to Rangers Hall of Fame members. They then together unveiled the former shortstop's plaque. 'That was a surreal moment,' Andrus said. 'When we unveiled it, he's like they wrote a lot of things on that. That was so funny, that was so Adrian.' Andrus started 1,605 games at shortstop for Texas over 12 seasons, the most games started at one position for any player in franchise history. He is the franchise leader with 305 stolen bases, and ranks second in total games (1,652), at-bats (6,366), triples (48), and sacrifice hits (100). His 1,743 hits and 893 runs both rank third, and he played at least 145 games in 10 seasons for the Rangers. Texas went to back-to-back World Series in 2010 and 2011, and Andrus remained with the Rangers until being traded to Oakland at the start of spring training in 2021. He was traded to the Chicago White Sox the following year and played his final big league game in 2023. He officially retired as a Ranger last September after signing a ceremonial one-day contract. The pregame ceremony Saturday concluded with the 36-year-old Andrus taking the shortstop position, with former teammates Mitch Moreland at first, Michael Young at second and Beltré at third. They did an around-the-horn throw that served as a first pitch for the game against Seattle, with Andrus wrapping that up with a throw to Beltré that was a bit low. 'He was like, `Man, even when you retire, you don't throw it in the chest,'' Andrus said with a big smile. 'The whole idea of going through the infield with my buddies, that was very priceless.' Beltré and Young are also in the Rangers Hall of Fame. So is Ian Kinsler, the former second baseman and Andrus' double-play partner who was unable to attend the ceremony. There were even a couple of attempts by Andrus to playfully tap Beltré on the top of the head, like Andrus did so often when they played together and it was well-known that the third baseball didn't like that. Beltré returned the favor with Saturday before they unveiled the plaque. When Andrus made his debut in 2009, the Rangers moved Young to third base after he had been an All-Star shortstop the previous five seasons. Young is still the team's career leader for games placed, at-bats, hits and runs. 'He always gives so much credit away. It goes to show you what kind of a person he is, but he's here because he did all the work. He did everything. He earned it,' Young said. 'I can kind of go on and on with the stuff that he has done to deserve this. But again, I think it's worth mentioning because it's so often he tries to deflect a lot of the credit.' ___
