Suzuki referened the lone writer who did not give him a Hall of Fame vote, saying that a previous invitation to dinner had now "expired."

Fellow Hall of Famers Tony La Russa, Jim Thome and Mauer will join Smith for the $1,000 event. Participants receive a morning reception in the Hall's plaque gallery, a photo with the Hall of Famers, and a commemorative gift to be autographed, along with on-the-field instruction from the Hall of Famers.

CC Sabathia was officially inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday helping to headline a class also including Ichiro Suzuki, Billy Wagner, Dave Parker and Dick Allen.