The core of each team was, after all, Japanese. Kazuma Okamoto of the Blue Jays. Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers. Seiya Suzuki of the Cubs. All three were assigned to the center of the batting lineup and led the team in home runs, RBIs, and OPS. It’s not just about being active. It has become an indispensable piece that determines victory or defeat. In 2026, Japanese fielders will be the main players in MLB. *Results are as of July 9, 2026
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