Seiya Suzuki

Suzuki's 30-day negotiating window had opened in November, when he was "posted" by the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, his Nippon Professional Baseball league team. Major ...

Suzuki will attempt to end a recent trend of Japanese hitters disappointing upon their arrival to the majors. CBS Sports wrote about Suzuki's ball-tracking data and how it stacked up to comparable MLB hitters earlier in the year. Here's part of the takeaway:

Nearly 15 years after signing Kosuke Fukudome, the Cubs have signed another prolific corner outfielder from Japan. The Cubs have agreed to sign outfielder ...

He will command a multi-year deal and should compete for a starting job right away. He became a five-time all-star, won two Central League batting titles and led Japan to the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, including going 2-for-3 in the gold medal game against the United States as Japan’s cleanup hitter. He has a “grinder” mentality and earns strong reviews for his on-field makeup. Suzuki has slowed down as he’s aged and is no longer a 20-steal threat like he was in his younger years, but he can still swipe an occasional bag and moves fine in the outfield. He gets into a launch position and pulls balls hard in the air for long home runs to left and left-center field, as well as driving the occasional shot to right-center. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal was first to report the deal.

The Chicago Cubs landed the biggest player in the international market on Wednesday, reportedly signing Hiroshima Carp outfielder Seiya Suzuki to a ...

Suzuki immediately brings power to a Cubs lineup that was in dire need of it. Suzuki is a utility player, capable of playing in the outfield, at third base, and at shortstop. He finished his NPB career with a .309/.402/.501 slash -- .316/.428/.596 in the past four seasons -- and he displayed increasing power over time. Suzuki met with the Cubs' front office and Tom Ricketts before signing, and he must have liked something he heard. We can expect a slight dip in Suzuki's production out of the gate, as MLB pitching tends to bring players down a bracket. USA fans might recognize Suzuki from the gold medal-game last August, in which the utility player had two hits in three at-bats with a walk.

The Cubs' signing of Seiya Suzuki represents the fifth-largest total spent on a free agent in team history.

This year, next year — and whenever that “next great Cubs team” that Hoyer keeps talking about is actually in the building. And maybe that the signing ushers in an era of bona fide efforts by the Cubs to use their advantage in financial strength to win again. Maybe we’ll find out if they get serious with Willson Contreras and hammer out a big-time extension for the All-Star catcher and heartbeat of the Cubs’ clubhouse. Put another way, the Cubs signed the best defensive free agent shortstop (Andrelton Simmons for one year, $4 million) and the best defensive everyday free agent outfielder for a combined $21 million in 2022 payroll — or $1 million more than the CBT rises this year. Then consider that the first luxury-tax threshold (the Cubs’ de facto payroll cap in their top-spending years) is $20 million higher this year than last year under the new collective bargaining agreement — and $23 million, $27 million, $31 million and $34 million higher than last year in each of the next four years of the CBA. But a heads up might be in order for the Cardinals if the $99.6 million the Cubs are shelling out for Suzuki is any indication — and if the 27-year-old right fielder comes an impact piece of the “next great Cubs team” the Cubs brass envisions.

The Cubs have agreed to sign Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki to a five-year, $70 million contract, according to NBC Sports Chicago.

Suzuki made his pro debut in Japan at age 18 with the Hiroshima Carp in 2013. In his time with the Carp, Suzuki won three Gold Gloves, was named an All-Star four times and was named to the Best Nine Award five times. Suzuki, 27, would add a power bat to a lineup short on true heart-of-the-order hitters.

The Cubs focused their attention on the outfield and landed Japanese star Seiya Suzuki, according to NBC Sports Chicago's David Kaplan. After meeting with the # ...

Schwarber has a number of teams interested in him, including reported strong interest by the Blue Jays. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported the competition for Schwarber "remains intense" on Tuesday. Kaplan reported Tuesday the Cubs were one of several teams in on former Chicago left fielder Kyle Schwarber, one of the more coveted outfielders on the market but didn't consider themselves a favorite to land Schwarber. The Cubs were among a half dozen teams reportedly pursuing Suzuki, who was available to sign with any MLB team this offseason through the league's posting process.

Today, the Chicago Cubs landed one of the top free agents on the market, Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki, who was available to MLB teams via the NPB ...

Only 13 hitters last year had a strikeout rate under 20 percent, a walk rate over 10 percent, and above-average power, and it’s an impressive list filled with the stars of today that was, on average, 35 percent better than league average with the stick. Combining great pull power with a 16 percent strikeout rate and a 14 percent walk rate speaks to his completeness as a hitter …. I would personally play him in the corner, the arm is just too good for center. The glove and arm is good enough to give him regular playing time. Seiya Suzuki is heading to the Cubs! Want to know about him? Among the thoughts in the Eno Sarris section: He has plus-plus raw power and above-average game power he should be able to access once he adjusts to major league velocity. Another assist for Suzuki on the year as he guns down the runner at home! •   Putting the signing in historical context, the deal is the first really substantial contract for a Japanese position player since … that’s right, Kosuke Fukudome with the Cubs 15 years ago. Awhile ago @tom_mussa_v2 dove deep to put together a fantastic profile on the newest member of Chicago's outfield! You want his comfort to be a priority. At the end, multiple reports seemed to confirm that the agreed-upon contract is five years and $85 million, and then the posting fee – close to $15 million – is on top of that.

San Francisco Giants target Seiya Suzuki opted to sign a five-year deal with the Chicago Cubs.

It seems the Giants are still eager to add a big bat in free agency, and thankfully there are still a good number of unsigned players that would add some life to the Giants lineup. But his most Giantsy tool was his plate discipline, as he drew 263 walks to just 243 strikeouts over the last three seasons. But unfortunately they couldn’t get it done.

After months of being posted, Japanese phenom Seiya Suzuki has finally found a home with the Chicago Cubs.

He also won a gold medal with Team Japan in the 2020 Tokyo Games. As Suzuki is coming overseas from Nippon Professional Baseball, his former team, the Hiroshima Carp, is due a posting fee. The 27-year-old spent nine years in Japan where he held an slash line of .315/.414/.570, while being awarded several awards.

Seiya Suzuki has found a new home in Major League Baseball after agreeing to a deal with the Chicago Cubs. Per.

(In 2020, the exception, he finished with one fewer walk than strikeout.) Suzuki also has a high-grade arm that should allow him to make an impact on defense. The one blemish in his game is that he's not a particularly skilled basestealer. Suzuki's signing affords Cubs manager David Ross more versatility with his outfield for the upcoming season. "I was fascinated with how many better players there are in the States," Suzuki said. Suzuki has played shortstop and third base at times, but his primary position is right field. He has been one of the best players in NPB since making his debut in 2013.

The Chicago Cubs have reportedly agreed to a five-year deal with star Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki.

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After meeting with the #Cubs front office and chairman Tom Ricketts on Monday evening, Japanese star Seiya Suzuki has agreed to a 5 year/70 million dollar ...

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Slugging Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki has been heavily pursued by a number of teams, including the Chicago Cubs.

Suzuki will be 27 next season and in the prime of his career.” Like Senga, Suzuki participated in the Tokyo Olympics and ranked as the No. 6 prospect at the event. Deal is pending physical, and the posting fee will be in addition to the contract. “The righthanded hitter is in the midst of another outstanding NPB season, with high extra-base hit totals and a strong walk-to-strikeout ratio. He is an above-average defender with an above-average arm in right field. He’s won four Gold Gloves. And he can throw, his fastball touching 92 mph when he pitched in high school. Seiya Suzuki and the Cubs have agreed to a five-year, $85 million deal, per source. In other words, whereas teams that are trying to make an aggressive push for 2022 might not want to risk dedicating an outfield spot to a guy transitioning to the States, the Cubs would be in a position to take that high-risk, high-upside swing. We’ll have the full breakdown if and when the deal is confirmed. Moreover, if they do in fact land Suzuki, it would seemingly make it all the more imperative to try to bolster the roster further from here. The reports out of Japan suggest that Ricketts, Jed Hoyer, and David Ross flew to Los Angeles to make the presentation (obligatory caution when relying on Google translate, but that’s what it seems to be saying). At 27, he fits just about any window the Cubs try to open up over the next few years, but also could obviously help them be a little more competitive than they currently project to be in 2022.

CBS Sports HQ's Jim Bowden has confirmed it's a five-year deal worth $70 million. Suzuki's 30-day negotiating window had opened in November, when he was "posted ...

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Hiroshima Carp outfielder Seiya Suzuki, a star player in Japan, has reportedly signed a five-year, $70 million contract with the Cubs.

The Japan League's Seiya Suzuki is heading to play for the Cubs. The outfielder hit 38 homers last year. The Japan League's Seiya Suzuki is heading to play for the Cubs. The outfielder hit 38 homers last year. MESA, Ariz. -- Outfielder Seiya Suzuki, a star player in Japan since the 2016 season, is reportedly signing with the Cubs.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs and star Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki have agreed to an $85-million, five-year deal, a person familiar with the ...

They traded ace Yu Darvish to the San Diego Padres before last season, then dealt championship core players Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez once the team went into a slump after a strong start. The advent of the designated hitter in the National League gives manager David Ross more flexibility. The Cubs are looking to regroup after finishing fourth in the NL Central at 71-91 in 2021 and missing the playoffs for the second time in three years.

Suzuki, a star outfielder in the JPL, was posted by the Hiroshima Carp in November. The Texas Rangers were one of a number of teams who had interest in the 27 ...

The Rangers are reportedly still seeking an outfielder to add, and with Suzuki off the board, they will presumably look at other targets such as Jorge Soler, who they have been rumored to have shown interest in. UPDATE — Ken Rosenthal says that it is a 5 year, $85 million deal for Suzuki, not $70 million, and that that doesn’t include the posting fee. This isn’t the Cubs’ first foray into the Japanese outfielder market — in the 2007-08 offseason they signed Kosuke Fukudome to a four year deal after the outfielder had spent nine season with Chunichi in the JPL.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs showed they're serious about competing again after selling off their stars last year, agreeing to a contract with Japanese ...