Kazuma Okamoto's daughter plays a key role in his decision to join the Blue Jays

"Okamoto put all 30 MLB logos in front of his daughter and asked her which one she liked the most. She chose the Blue Jays."

"My name is Kazuma Okamoto, thank you very much for this opportunity. I am very happy to join the Blue Jays. I will work hard everyday and do my best for the team. Thank you for your support. It's nice to meet you. Go Blue Jays!"

"I didn't really understand the possibility... It didn't really come into my mind that I would be able to play"

Kazuma Okamoto was formally introduced as a new member of the Toronto Blue Jays alongside his agent Scott Boras and Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins. Okamoto cited multiple reasons for choosing Toronto, including a personal moment in which he put all 30 MLB logos in front of his daughter and she selected the Blue Jays. Okamoto expressed love for the city, excitement about the team, and gratitude in English, promising to work hard daily and do his best for the team. Observers noted Okamoto’s appreciation of fan support and predicted he could quickly become a fan favorite.

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