Kazuma Okamoto岡本和真
Six straight 30-homer seasons for the Giants, now hitting in Toronto.
Kazuma Okamoto moved from the Yomiuri Giants to the Toronto Blue Jays through the posting system. This page covers his career in Japan and the deal he signed.
Profile
| Team | Toronto Blue Jays |
|---|---|
| Position | Infielder |
| Number | 7 |
| Born | June 30, 1996 (age 30) |
| Hometown | Nara |
| Throws and bats | Throws right, bats right |
Profile details checked Nov. 4, 2026 against MLB.com and major news outlets.
Career timeline
- 2014
Drafted first overall by the Giants out of Chiben Gakuen.
- 2018 on
Hits 30 or more home runs six years in a row.
- With the Giants
Wins three home run titles and two RBI titles.
- January 2026
U.S. media report a four-year, $60 million agreement with the Blue Jays.
How big is the contract?
In January 2026, U.S. outlets reported that Okamoto agreed to four years and $60 million with Toronto, about $15 million a year.
What is the posting fee?
Under posting, the MLB team pays the player's former Japanese club a fee. For Okamoto, the fee going to the Giants was reported at $10.875 million, and it can rise with incentives.
Latest from Japan
Murakami went from rookie favorite to finalist, and Japan is still counting the home runs
In May, an MLB.com panel ranked Munetaka Murakami the AL's top rookie. By October, Detroit's Kevin McGonigle had the players' award.
Frequently asked questions
- What team and number does Okamoto wear?
- He plays for the Toronto Blue Jays and wears number 7.
- How much is his Blue Jays contract worth?
- Four years and $60 million, reported in January 2026.
- What did he do with the Giants?
- He won three home run titles and two RBI titles, and hit 30 or more home runs six years in a row from 2018.