2026 Stats
AVG
.246
HR
10
RBI
23
R
19
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Okamoto has been a consistent power bat at the NPB level ever since his debut in 2018, hitting between 27 and 41 homers in each of his first seven seasons in the league. He only homered 15 times last year, but that was due to an elbow sprain which limited him to 69 games. That's a shame, because he was having his best year yet, setting career highs in all three elements of his .327/.416/.598 slash line and a career low in K% (11.3%, which equaled his BB%). It's a much more well-rounded bat than that of fellow new arrival Munetaka Murakami, even if it doesn't come with the same eye-catching exit velocities. Okamoto primarily played third base in Japan but has also played first base and left field, and he may be due for a step down the defensive spectrum as he heads into his age-30 season. That would put more pressure on his bat, but his combination of contact and power is reminiscent of Seiya Suzuki's last few NPB seasons, giving reason to believe Okamoto will be able to earn a full-time role. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $60 million contract with the Blue Jays in January of 2026.
Homers again Tuesday
Okamoto went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Rays.
Analysis
Okamoto wasted no time getting Toronto on the board, crushing a Drew Rasmussen four-seam fastball in the first inning for a 409-foot solo shot. Opposing pitchers continue to challenge the rookie with heaters, and he continues to make them pay, as he now owns a .654 slugging percentage against fastballs. The homer was his 10th of the season and his fifth in as many games, with the slugger going 8-for-21 with eight RBI during that stretch. Okamoto is now slashing .244/.327/.489 across 147 plate appearances.
Okamoto wasted no time getting Toronto on the board, crushing a Drew Rasmussen four-seam fastball in the first inning for a 409-foot solo shot. Opposing pitchers continue to challenge the rookie with heaters, and he continues to make them pay, as he now owns a .654 slugging percentage against fastballs. The homer was his 10th of the season and his fifth in as many games, with the slugger going 8-for-21 with eight RBI during that stretch. Okamoto is now slashing .244/.327/.489 across 147 plate appearances.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+5%
OPS vs RHP
2026
+5%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .791 | 35 | 1 | 3 | .290 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .834 | 116 | 9 | 20 | .233 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .791 | 35 | 1 | 3 | .290 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .834 | 116 | 9 | 20 | .233 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+14%
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2026
+14%
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| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .767 | 70 | 4 | 10 | .250 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .874 | 81 | 6 | 13 | .243 | ||||
| 2026Home | .767 | 70 | 4 | 10 | .250 | ||||
| 2026Away | .874 | 81 | 6 | 13 | .243 | ||||
| 2025Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2025Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Kazuma Okamoto compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.39BB Rate
11.3%K Rate
29.1%BABIP
.288ISO
.246AVG
.246OBP
.331SLG
.493OPS
.824wOBA
.360Exit Velocity
93.2 mphHard Hit Rate
43.3%Barrels/PA
9.3%Expected BA
.243Expected SLG
.517Sprint Speed
22.8 ft/secGround Ball %
38.9%Line Drive %
15.6%Fly Ball %
45.6%Advanced Batting Stats
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Homers in third straight game
Okamoto went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Twins.
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Goes deep again Saturday
Okamoto went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, two total runs and two total RBI in an 11-4 victory versus the Twins on Saturday.
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First career multi-HR game Friday
Okamoto went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, one walk and three runs scored in Friday's 7-3 win over the Twins.
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Drives in two runs Tuesday
Okamoto went 1-for-4 with a two-run single during the Blue Jays' 3-0 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday.
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Goes yard again Saturday
Okamoto went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Guardians.
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Mariners in mix
The Mariners are among the teams in the mix to sign Okamoto, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
The Mariners have an opening at the hot corner now that Eugenio Suarez is a free agent, and the team may fill the void by bringing in Okamoto. The 29-year-old would help replace the power Seattle received from Suarez, as Okamoto belted at least 25 home runs every year from 2018 to 2024 in Japan before finishing 2025 with 15 homers in just 77 games. The Blue Jays, Pirates, Padres and Angels are among the other interested teams that the slugging infielder will have to choose from before his posting window closes Sunday.
The Mariners have an opening at the hot corner now that Eugenio Suarez is a free agent, and the team may fill the void by bringing in Okamoto. The 29-year-old would help replace the power Seattle received from Suarez, as Okamoto belted at least 25 home runs every year from 2018 to 2024 in Japan before finishing 2025 with 15 homers in just 77 games. The Blue Jays, Pirates, Padres and Angels are among the other interested teams that the slugging infielder will have to choose from before his posting window closes Sunday.