After his idol, Ichiro Suzuki, Japanese star, Shohei Ohtani has established his place at the top in Major League Baseball. Another Japanese player is slated to mark his place in MLB in the upcoming season.

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Even before his entry, Seiya Suzuki is already on the radar of big MLB teams like the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. Shohei opened up on his upcoming counterpart, Seiya Suzuki.

”Above the rest”: Shohei Ohtani praises Seiya Suzuki

Back in 2017, Shohei Ohtani had landed in American baseball, and his journey just got better to best this season. Shohei embraced himself as the incredible two-way player in baseball history. Following Ohtani and Ichiro, Seiya Suzuki will also soon join American baseball.

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Shohei Ohtani in action for the Los Angeles Angels

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Notably, Seiya had stepped into the MLB market, but his future team selection got delayed due the MLB lockout. Albeit, he has taken the headlines and spotlight, as he will be a promising addition.

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Praising the Japanese baseball star, Ohtani talked about Seiya Suzuki. Ohtani said, “I think Suzuki is a cut above the rest in the current landscape of Japanese baseball.” 

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Seiya Suzuki already has arch-rivals fighting for him

Top MLB franchise and oldest rivals, Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, are reported to be interested in signing Seiya. The buzz around him has got the Yankees and Red Sox fans fighting over him.

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Interestingly, in a recent interview with Koji Uehara, Seiya Suzuki was asked if he’s going to Boston Red Sox, he said, “Uh… I can’t quite disclose that yet.” 

Although he did not accept it, he also didn’t discard it either. Rumour has it that there is a high chance of him joining the Boston Red Sox. Regardless of the team he joins, Seiya will definitely blow minds as he comes with nine years of experience on the field in Japanese Baseball League.

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What do you think about this upcoming baseball star?

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Shreya Verma is a US Sports Content Strategist at EssentiallySports, with a focus on Olympic sports and athlete storytelling, covering beats like tennis, gymnastics, basketball, track and field, wrestling, and more. A qualified National Level air pistol shooter, she brings the unique perspective of both an athlete and a journalist to her work. Over the past four years at EssentiallySports, she has covered some of the biggest sporting stages, from managing the Olympic Sports desk during the Winter Olympics 2022 to spearheading the US Open 2025 coverage and content strategy. In 2024, she was on the ground in Paris for the Summer Olympics, where she interviewed legends and rising stars, including Carl Lewis, Laurie Hernandez, Fred Kerley, Noah Lyles, Quincy Hall, and Grant Holloway, who memorably offered her the chance to try on his gold medal. She also connected with icons and fan favorites such as Tom Brady, Katie Ledecky, Tara Davis & Hunter Woodhall, Andy Murray, Ilona Maher, Kevon Williams, Jonathan Owens, and Neeraj Chopra, while capturing emotional family perspectives from Nellie Biles, Jordan Chiles’ mother, Suni Lee’s mother, and Katie Ledecky’s brother, Michael. Her journalism is marked by authenticity, access, and a deep passion for highlighting perseverance and human connection in sports. Inspired by Olympic champions like Allyson Felix and Vincent Hancock, Shreya continues to carve her path as a storyteller.

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