From left, Billy Wagner, Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Willa Allen (representing her late husband late Dick Allen) and David Parker II (representing his late father Dave Parker) pose for a photograph after the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Clark Sports Center on Sunday in Cooperstown, N.Y. Credit: Getty Images/Jim McIsaac

All-Star right fielder and Seattle Mariners legend Ichiro Suzuki was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025. But even as Ichiro was awarded the honor alongside CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner, it was his speech that stole the show.

Ichiro says his offer to meet with the writer who didn't select him for the Hall of Fame is now off the table.