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'Very manly' Okamoto ties Ohtani's rookie record -- and it's not even the All-Star break

Kazuma Okamoto has tied Shohei Ohtani’s record for home runs by a Japanese-born rookie, reaching the milestone before the All-Star break.

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The brief

Blue Jays player Kazuma Okamoto hit a go-ahead home run during a game against the San Diego Padres. This performance marks his latest achievement in his rookie season.

Coverage from MLB.com, ESPN, Yahoo Sports, Sportsnet.ca, and Journal-News.com emphasizes that the milestone was reached prior to the All-Star break. Outlets highlight the significance of tying the record previously set by Shohei Ohtani.

Future reports will track whether Okamoto surpasses the record during the remainder of the season. Coverage does not yet specify the exact number of home runs required to break the record or the specific date of the next Blue Jays game.

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Quick answers

What record did Kazuma Okamoto tie?

Okamoto tied Shohei Ohtani's record for home runs hit by a Japanese-born rookie.

Which team does Kazuma Okamoto play for?

Okamoto plays for the Toronto Blue Jays.

When did this record-tying event take place?

The achievement occurred before the All-Star break, as reported in articles dated July 11, 2026.

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