"Okamoto demonstrated many of the skills the Blue Jays value throughout his time with the Yomiuri Giants in the Nippon Professional Baseball league: making consistent contact at the plate, hitting for power, and being versatile on defense. The 29-year-old has been one of the NPB's best hitters over the last five years, slugging at least 30 home runs every season from 2018 to 2023. An injury limited him to 69 games in 2025, but he still slashed .327/.416/.598 when healthy,"
"Okamoto limits strikeouts while consistently getting the bat on the ball. Among hitters with at least 100 plate appearances in the NPB in 2025, his K-rate ranked in the 93rd percentile, while his zone-contact percentage was in the 69th percentile. While he might not project as an elite power bat in the MLB against much tougher pitching, Okamoto's ability to get the ball in the air should help his production carry over."
Okamoto demonstrated consistent contact, power, and defensive versatility with the Yomiuri Giants in NPB. He slugged at least 30 home runs each season from 2018–2023 and hit .327/.416/.598 when healthy in 2025 despite appearing in only 69 games. He walked as often as he struck out and ranked in the 93rd percentile for K-rate and 69th percentile for zone-contact among NPB hitters with 100+ plate appearances in 2025. His high fly‑ball tendency supports potential MLB power carryover, though he may not project as an elite power bat. He has experience at third base, first base, and the outfield, offering positional flexibility.
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