Episode notes
Can Kazuma Okamoto and Munetaka Murakami succeed in MLB?
In this episode of Pacific Swings, David MacKinnon and Jasper Spanjaart break down two of NPB's biggest power hitters: Kazuma Okamoto (Yomiuri Giants) and Munetaka Murakami (Tokyo Yakult Swallows).
David analyzes their swings, projects their MLB futures, and makes bold predictions about contracts and team fits.
Key Topics Covered:
- Kazuma Okamoto's swing mechanics: "His swing will play anywhere"
- Why Okamoto's approach translates to MLB
- Munetaka Murakami's Triple Crown season breakdown
- The biggest challenges Japanese power hitters face in MLB
- Which MLB teams should be calling right now
- Contract predictions: Okamoto $125-180M, Murakami $250M
- Why David ...
Keywords
Pacific SwingsDavid MacKinnonNPBMLBJapanese baseballbaseballShohei OhtaniNew York MetsNew York Yankees村上 宗隆岡本 和真OkamotoLos Angeles Dodgers