Seiya Suzuki and Kazuma Okamoto are the two right-handed hard hitters that represent Japan today. Both have a strong presence in MLB, but their types are slightly different. **Seiya Suzuki (Cubs)** * Outfielder (mainly right fielder) * Balanced type of hitting power and long-hitting power * Type that can pick up walks and has a high on-base percentage * He also has the “definitely variable power” to hit repeatedly when he is in good shape * Established as a mainstay in the majors ** Kazuma Okamoto (Blue Jays)** * Infielder (mainly third base and first base) * “Home run batter” whose weapon is long-hitting power with a full swing * A type that has especially great destructive power with a single shot.* Has the competitive strength to earn RBIs.* In the major leagues, he is a center-line hitter who mainly focuses on extra-base hits.Recently, both of them have been producing solid results in terms of home runs and RBIs, and have become central players among Japanese batters. Roughly speaking, * **Stability + All-purpose type = Seiya Suzuki** * **Power-specialized type = Kazuma Okamoto**
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