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Okamoto sets Japanese HR record amid Blue Jays wild card bid

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Kazuma Okamoto’s historic rookie season with the Toronto Blue Jays reached a new milestone in late August when he hit his 28th solo home run on August 29, breaking the club’s rookie record. While his offensive power remains significant, his season has been marked by defensive inconsistency and high strikeout rates. In early September, Okamoto’s defensive performance drew both praise and criticism. He was lauded for a difficult play against the Kansas City Royals, successfully fielding a tough ground ball and making a precise throw to first base. Conversely, he committed his 16th error of the season during a game against the Oakland Athletics, when a dropped ball during a play at the plate resulted in a runner scoring after the throw struck the runner’s helmet. By mid-September, Okamoto extended his franchise rookie home run record by hitting his 31st home run. On September 14, he hit his 33rd home run against the Detroit Tigers, setting a new record for the most home runs in a single season by a Japanese right-handed batter. As the Blue Jays continue their pursuit of a Wild Card spot, the team remains in has faced recent volatility. Following a tight race, sitting 7-1 loss to the Texas Rangers that left the team two games behind the White Sox following Sox, Okamoto helped snap a 7-1 loss to two-game losing streak by hitting a decisive RBI single in the Texas Rangers. fifth inning against Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom, securing a 7-2 victory. During this series, the series against Texas, Okamoto contributed one hit and one walk. He also drew attention for wearing a cowboy costume during team travel to Texas, travel, a tradition suggested by teammate Max Scherzer.

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  1. 2026-09-21 01:11 UTC Okamoto sets Japanese HR record amid Blue Jays wild card bid
  2. 2026-09-20 04:53 UTC Okamoto sets Japanese HR record amid Blue Jays wild card bid
  3. 2026-09-20 03:23 UTC Okamoto sets Japanese HR record amid Blue Jays wild card bid
  4. 2026-09-19 00:59 UTC Okamoto sets Japanese HR record amid Blue Jays wild card bid
  5. 2026-09-16 02:55 UTC Okamoto breaks Blue Jays rookie and Matsui's MLB record
  6. 2026-09-15 04:04 UTC Okamoto breaks Blue Jays rookie and Matsui's MLB record
  7. 2026-09-14 03:44 UTC Okamoto breaks Blue Jays rookie and Matsui's MLB record
  8. 2026-09-12 23:09 UTC Okamoto breaks Blue Jays rookie home run record
  9. 2026-09-12 00:52 UTC Okamoto breaks Blue Jays rookie home run record
  10. 2026-09-11 22:33 UTC Okamoto breaks Blue Jays rookie home run record
  11. 2026-09-08 03:12 UTC Okamoto breaks Blue Jays rookie home run record
  12. 2026-08-31 04:40 UTC Okamoto breaks Blue Jays rookie home run record
  13. 2026-08-31 03:21 UTC Okamoto breaks Blue Jays rookie home run record
  14. 2026-08-29 03:04 UTC Okamoto extends Blue Jays rookie HR record
  15. 2026-08-27 23:30 UTC Okamoto sets Blue Jays rookie HR record
  16. 2026-08-21 20:53 UTC Okamoto sets Blue Jays rookie HR record
  17. 2026-08-20 22:43 UTC Okamoto sets Blue Jays rookie HR record
  18. 2026-08-20 02:35 UTC Okamoto sets Blue Jays rookie HR record
  19. 2026-08-18 21:52 UTC Okamoto breaks Japanese rookie HR record with Blue Jays
  20. 2026-08-03 01:56 UTC Cubs‑Blue Jays series, Okamoto shatters rookie HR record
  21. 2026-07-29 09:55 UTC Cubs‑Blue Jays series, Okamoto extends home run record

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