No one knows exactly how Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto's offensive profile will translate to the major leagues and consistent big-league pitching, but if spring training is any indication, he's got a good chance to find success with the Toronto Blue Jays.

The 29-year-old, who signed a four-year, $60 million deal this offseason, will be counted onto help replace the production from the recently-departed Bo Bichette and the injured Anthony Santander. 

And so far, his numbers within Grapefruit League play have been impressive.

Per William Dube of Statmuse:

Kazuma Okamoto hits this Spring Training

HR vs Mets — 103.4 MPH, 431 FT

2B vs Tigers — 98.6 MPH

2B vs Marlins — 104.9 MPH

He also hit a ball 100.2 MPH | 406 FT to center yesterday (resulted in a flyout).

A career .274 hitter in the NPB, Okamoto also has six seasons of 30 homers or more under his belt. That's especially impressive considering that Japan is going through a dead-ball period. The biggest question remains if Okamoto will be able to catch up to the consistent velocity of major league pitchers.

While he's not regarded as a great defender, he is projected to play third base, but he can also play first base or the outfield in a pinch, in addition to spending time at designated hitter.

His power and patience profile fits in well with the Jays, as Okamoto has a career on-base percentage of .355. He had a .411 on-base percentage a season ago.

Blue Jays fans will get a closer look at him on the national stage when he represents Team Japan at the upcoming World Baseball Classic, which begins on March 5. Okamoto played in the 2023 event, which Japan won by beating the United States.

Japan has won three World Baseball Classic titles in five events (2006, 2009, 2013). They are one of the favorites in this iteration as well.

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