Kazuma Okamoto Ties Ohtani’s Rookie HR Record | Toronto Blue Jays News

Kazuma Okamoto just shattered rookie records—literally—by hitting his 22nd home run of the season, tying Shohei Ohtani’s 2018 mark for most homers by a Japanese-born MLB rookie. His game-changing three-run blast against the Padres didn’t just chase a number—it turned the tide and secured the Blue Jays’ win. Humble as ever, Okamoto credits Ohtani and vows to keep improving, already on pace to break the record before the All-Star break. With a showdown against the Padres looming, the rookie’s historic run is just getting started. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8939d2e89ec2ecc9