Kazuma Okamoto sets Blue Jays rookie home run record with 24th HR

On July 28, 2026 (July 29 Japan time), Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kazuma Okamoto hit his 24th major‑league home run against the Washington Nationals. The shot traveled about 415 feet (126.5 m) and broke the Japanese‑player rookie home‑run record, surpassing Shohei Ohtani’s previous mark of 22. The blast also tied the Blue Jays’ franchise rookie record, as noted by MLB’s official tweet: “Kazuma Okamoto ties the @BlueJays rookie home run record with No. 24!”.

Okamoto, a former Yomiuri Giants power hitter drafted first overall in 2014, has been praised for his power surge in his debut MLB season, prompting attention to how far his record‑setting pace may extend.