The four-time MVP has won two World Series titles and three MVP awards since he last donned Japan’s uniform in 2023.

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Okamoto, 29, is a six-time NPB All-Star best known for his power − hitting at least 30 home runs in six consecutive seasons ...

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His 56 home runs in 2022 remains the NPB record for a Japanese-born player, surpassing Sadaharu Oh's previous record of 55 set in 1964. Murakami has primarily played third base, but the left-handed ...

Okamoto is well known, but isn't as well-known as guys like Munetaka Murakami. Still, throughout his 11 years in the NPB, he's hit 277 home runs and has driven in 872 RBIs in 5,010 at-bats.