Frequently Asked Questions
What are Seiya Suzuki's stats through his first 16 games in MLB?
Through 16 games, Suzuki is slashing .354/.492/.688 with a Major League-leading 1.180 OPS and 243 OPS+. He's tied for 5th in the National League with 4 home runs and has a 1.23 K/BB ratio.
How is Seiya Suzuki different from other power hitters?
Unlike other sluggers, Suzuki has excellent plate discipline with a chase rate in the 98th percentile and walk rate in the 99th percentile. He's also impossible to shift because he can hit for power to all fields, having homered to left, left-center, right-center, and right field.
What does Seiya Suzuki need to improve on?
Suzuki needs to improve his defensive route running in right field at Wrigley and get better at handling high fastballs. His route efficiency is below average on Baseballsavant, and he's been caught off guard by fastballs high in the zone at times.
What are Seiya Suzuki's odds to win NL Rookie of the Year?
Suzuki's odds have dramatically improved from +380 before the season to -150 after his hot start. This means his chances went from 20.8% to 60% according to Vegas, making him the heavy favorite with Hunter Greene as the next closest at +900 odds.
Did Seiya Suzuki win any awards early in the 2022 season?
Yes, Suzuki won NL Player of the Week on April 15th after his strong start to the season.