The outfielder was joined by pitcher CC Sabathia, also elected in his first year of eligibility, and closer Billy Wagner, who made it in his final try on the writers' ballot. Suzuki fell one vote shy of being a unanimous selection and he took a jab at the unidentified sports writer who didn't vote for him.

Five all-time greats get immortalized this weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame's annual induction ceremony.

CC Sabathia delivered a joyous message the morning after being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.