Ichiro Suzuki, a revered figure in Major League Baseball, joined the Miami Marlins during the latter stages of his illustrious career. However, upon arriving in Miami, Suzuki admitted that he was not well-acquainted with the team. In his Hall of Fame induction speech, he humorously revealed, 'Honestly, when you guys called to offer me a contract for 2015, I had never heard of your team.' Prior to his time with the Marlins, Suzuki had played three seasons with the New York Yankees.

Despite joining the Marlins well past his prime, Suzuki managed to produce several noteworthy seasons, particularly given that he was in his 40s during his tenure with the team. Although he may have had initial reservations about signing with the Marlins, his decision to remain in Miami for three years indicates that he found enjoyment in his experience there. Unfortunately, his time in Miami coincided with a period of difficulty for the franchise, which failed to reach the postseason during each of his three seasons with the club.

Ichiro Suzuki was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on the same day as notable figures such as CC Sabathia, Dick Allen, Billy Wagner, and Dave Parker. He narrowly missed achieving a unanimous vote, falling just one vote shy of this prestigious acknowledgment. In a lighthearted moment during his induction ceremony speech, he playfully addressed the writer who did not vote for him, stating, 'Three thousand hits or 262 hits in one season are achievements recognized by the writers. Well, all but one of you.' Suzuki concluded with a humorous remark about a dinner invitation that had now 'expired.' Over his impressive career, Suzuki tallied ten All-Star selections, two American League batting titles, the title of American League Rookie of the Year, and an American League MVP award, along with setting the single-season hits record with 262 hits in 2004.