Japanese MLB Players 2026 — 14 Active Players Statistics
Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki (Dodgers), Munetaka Murakami (White Sox), Kazuma Okamoto (Blue Jays), Masataka Yoshida, Seiya Suzuki and all 2026 Japanese MLB players — AVG, HR, OPS, ERA updated daily. Click any player for full stats and analysis.
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A record 14 Japanese players are active on MLB rosters in 2026. The hitters: Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers), Seiya Suzuki (Cubs), Masataka Yoshida (Red Sox), Munetaka Murakami (White Sox) and Kazuma Okamoto (Blue Jays). The pitchers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki (Dodgers), Shota Imanaga (Cubs), Yu Darvish and Yuki Matsui (Padres), Yusei Kikuchi (Angels), Kodai Senga (Mets), Tomoyuki Sugano (Rockies) and Tatsuya Imai (Astros). It is one of the largest Japanese contingents in major-league history, with each player anchoring a rotation spot or a lineup role on their respective club.
This page is the one-stop aggregation for all 14 Japanese MLB players, comparing 2026 season stats — AVG, HR, OPS, ERA, K — alongside Statcast-driven sabermetrics such as Barrel%, xwOBA and OAA. Tap any player card to drill into year-by-year splits, vs LHP/RHP, and pitch-level data. Numbers are pulled from MLB Stats API and Baseball Savant every day, refreshed automatically after each game. The fastest way to follow every Japanese big-leaguer in one place.
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FAQ · 2026
Frequently Asked Questions about Japanese MLB Players
Q1Who are the Japanese MLB players in 2026?
14 Japanese players are active on MLB rosters in 2026. Hitters/Two-Way: Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers), Seiya Suzuki (Cubs), Masataka Yoshida (Red Sox), Munetaka Murakami (White Sox), Kazuma Okamoto (Blue Jays). Pitchers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki (Dodgers), Shota Imanaga (Cubs), Yu Darvish and Yuki Matsui (Padres), Yusei Kikuchi (Angels), Kodai Senga (Mets), Tomoyuki Sugano (Rockies), Tatsuya Imai (Astros). It is one of the largest Japanese contingents in MLB history, with each player anchoring a rotation spot or a lineup role on their respective club (sources: MLB.com, Baseball Reference).
Q2Is Shohei Ohtani still playing as a two-way player in 2026?
Yes. Ohtani returned to full-time pitching in 2025 while still hitting 50+ home runs, and he captured his 4th unanimous MVP — the most unanimous MVPs in MLB history. He enters 2026 as a full two-way player. His latest stats are updated daily on this page (sources: MLB.com, Baseball Reference).
Q3Which MLB team does Roki Sasaki play for?
Roki Sasaki joined the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2026 season. Known for his perfect game and 165 km/h fastball in NPB, he now shares a rotation with Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto — forming a historic Japanese trio of starters.
Q4Where can I compare stats for all Japanese MLB players?
This page (Japanese MLB Players list) lets you compare batting average, home runs, OPS, ERA, and strikeouts for all active Japanese players in one place. Click any player card for year-by-year stats, contract details, NPB records, and deeper analytics. Stats are refreshed daily.
Q5Who is the greatest Japanese MLB player of all time?
Ichiro Suzuki (3,089 career hits) and Shohei Ohtani (first player in history to win multiple unanimous MVPs — four in total) are widely considered the greatest. Ohtani recorded the first-ever 50 HR + 50 SB season in 2024 and won back-to-back World Series titles with the Dodgers in 2024 and 2025 (sources: MLB.com, Baseball Reference).
Q6How many home runs have Japanese MLB players combined for in 2026?
Japanese MLB hitters (5 qualified) have combined for 42 home runs in 2026. The HR leader is Munetaka Murakami with 17 HR, and total hits across the group sit at 192 (updated daily).
Q7How many wins have Japanese MLB pitchers combined for in 2026?
Japanese MLB pitchers (9 active) have combined for 19 wins in 2026. The strikeout leader is Shota Imanaga with 61 K (starters and relievers updated daily).
Q8Who has the highest batting average among Japanese MLB players in 2026?
Among qualified Japanese hitters (30+ AB) in 2026, the AVG leader is Shohei Ohtani at .276. The full top three is updated daily in the “2026 Season Highlights” section on this page.
Q9How many Japanese players are currently on the Dodgers roster?
In 2026, three Japanese players — Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki — share the Los Angeles Dodgers roster. It is the first time in MLB history that three Japanese players have been active teammates on the same club (sources: MLB.com, Baseball Reference).
Q10Where can I compare all 14 Japanese MLB players in one place?
This page combines OPS / ERA top-5 boards and the full PLAYERS table covering AVG, HR, OPS, ERA and K for 2026. Use the Hitters / Pitchers / Two-Way tabs to filter, then tap any card for year-by-year splits, vs LHP/RHP and pitch-level data (updated daily).
