"Kazuma Okamoto has been devastated by breaking balls so far. He's got a .186 xBA against them and is whiffing at them more than 41% of the time... But he hit one for a home run yesterday. The adjustment is here."
""He was really hitting through some of those pitches that were away from him, if that makes sense. The home run was a great swing. His walk was a great at-bat, too. He's getting there. He's getting pretty close.""
""To be honest, I want to, obviously, hit more. But, over the course of a season, I know there are going to be ups and downs. That's no different from when I was playing in Japan. I think it's just a little lull right now. Hopefully, I get it going soon.""
Kazuma Okamoto, the Toronto Blue Jays' third baseman, struggled against breaking balls with a .186 batting average and a 41% strikeout rate. However, he hit a home run against a breaking ball during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, showcasing his improvement. Manager John Schneider noted Okamoto's progress, highlighting his effective swing and at-bats. Okamoto acknowledged the challenges of transitioning from Nippon Professional Baseball to MLB, expressing a desire to improve while accepting the ups and downs of a season.
Read at Jays Journal
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