Just imagine this—you open a fresh pack of Topps baseball cards, but what if those are autographed cards? And not just by any players but by the holy trinity of Japanese players—Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Ichiro Suzuki. Well, one lucky collector lived this dream; Topps posted on their Instagram how a fan found not one but three autographed cards in one go.

It was a booklet with three cards of the Japanese icons, and each was signed! Now these booklets are rare and unlike regular cards, open like a small book. The collector sure had his stars aligned that day. The collector posted on social media, “Hit this last night… I’ve been shaking for 24 hours straight.” Well, this isn’t just a card; it’s a piece of history.

Shohei Ohtani was absolute fire this year, opening the grand 50-50 club and etching his name in history. He broke multiple records and had everyone thinking—what’s the limit in baseball? Meanwhile, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, no less, became the first player in the history of baseball to have won an Olympic gold medal, the World Baseball Classic, and a World Series ring.

And of course, Ichiro Suzuki is a legend who needs no introduction, having hit over 3,000 MLB hits! This booklet is something the collector will treasure, and it’s almost like a lottery found for him. For context, Shohei Ohtani’s rookie card after his LA Dodgers World Series win was sold for a jaw-dropping $533,140. It was the most valuable Ohtani card ever. So a signed booklet by three MLB giants—we can only imagine the numbers. Plus, Suzuki might just get inducted into the Hall of Fame this time.

Ichiro, who paved the way for Shohei Ohtani, aims for the Hall of Fame

The Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2025 announcement comes near; all eyes are going to be on Ichiro Suzuki. Shohei Ohtani’s idol, Ichiro, is at 120 for 120 on publicly revealed ballots. It’s a feat that underscores his monumental career. If he maintains this, he would join Mariano Rivera as one of the few other players to achieve a unanimous induction. But for the Mariners fans, this means so much.

For the Seattle Mariners, this is history in the making. Ichiro wasn’t just one of the best hitters of all time with 3,089 hits and stealing 509 bases. He was a cultural icon and transitioned beautifully from NPB to MLB. He took home the Rookie of the Year and MVP in his debut season in 2001. But that was just the start.

He won two batting titles, ten Gold Gloves, ten All-Star nods, and more accolades. This speaks volumes of Ichiro’s power on the mound. Even at the age of 44, he was playing around 136 games; his vitality in the game is a rare feat. Is he superhuman? Well, by the polls, it does seem he is officially getting inducted. And when he does, he will join Ken Griffey Jr. and Edgar Martinez as Mariners wearing Seattle caps in Cooperstown.

What do you think of Ichiro Suzuki? Will he be able to get into the Hall of Fame that’s just around the corner? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!