"Okamoto, a Scott Boras client, will be 30 in June and is regarded as the second best position player posted from Japan this season. Depending on the skill set you prefer, he may actually be the best of that group as Okamoto gives team's a more well rounded approach at the plate, while Munetaka Murakami is a pure power guy."
"He's been one of the most consistent hitters in Japan since becoming a member of the Yomiuri Giants in 2015 at 19-years-old. He has a career .277/.361/.522 slash line and has hit 30 home runs in all but two of his 11 season's in the NPB. The Blue Jays will take that contact ability every day, along with the patience and pitch selection. Okamoto produced an 11.3% walk rate with an 11.3% strikeout rate this past season."
Kazuma Okamoto is a sought-after Japanese free agent with until January 4 to sign with a Major League team. The Toronto Blue Jays are among teams meeting him in North America. Okamoto, a Scott Boras client, will be 30 in June and is regarded as the second-best position player posted from Japan this season. He offers a well-rounded plate approach compared with Munetaka Murakami's pure power. Multiple teams including the Cubs, Red Sox, Diamondbacks, Padres, Angels and Pirates have interest. He has a .277/.361/.522 career slash line, regular 30-homer production, an 11.3% walk rate and an 11.3% strikeout rate. He has played corner infield and outfield, adding defensive flexibility.
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