Kazuma Okamoto
Japanese baseball infielder for the Toronto Blue Jays, a former Yomiuri Giants captain and World Baseball Classic champion with Japan.
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MLB
World Baseball Classic
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- Born
- June 30, 1996
- From
- Nara Prefecture, Japan
- Sport
- Baseball
- Positions
- Third base and first base
- Breakout
- 2018, Yomiuri Giants cleanup hitter
Mini bio
How it started.
Okamoto grew up in Nara Prefecture and began baseball in first grade. After Chiben Gakuen High School, he became the Giants’ first-round pick in the 2014 draft and made his top-team debut in 2015.
Finding his place.
In 2018 he took over the cleanup spot and became the youngest player in Japanese professional baseball to combine a .300 average, 30 home runs and 100 RBIs in a season. He became the Giants’ 20th captain in 2023.
Playing for Japan.
He helped Japan win the 2023 World Baseball Classic, including a home run in the final against the United States. His Central League home run titles came in 2020, 2021 and 2023.
A new chapter.
After his years with Yomiuri, he joined the Toronto Blue Jays in 2026, bringing his career from Japanese baseball to the major leagues.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2026Toronto Blue JaysInfielder
- 2023World Baseball ClassicJapan championship team
- 2023Yomiuri GiantsTeam captain
- 2015Yomiuri Giants debutInfielder
Awards
Quotes
Today’s game can only be played today.Kazuma Okamoto, Mitsui Golden Glove interview
Translated from Japanese. In an interview on August 23, 2023, he explained how he focuses on the game in front of him.
Trivia
- He credits former coach Hirokazu Ibata with helping him take defense seriously.
- He admired fellow third baseman Shuichi Murata’s glove work and accurate throws.
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