Seiya Suzuki

Active Player

Born: 8/18/1994 in Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan

MLB Debut: 2022-04-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 182 lbs

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Biography

Seiya Suzuki, born in 1994, is an active professional baseball player who has made a significant impact since his debut on April 7, 2022. Playing primarily as a position player, Suzuki showcases a well-rounded skill set that includes a strong batting average of .278, 396 hits, and 55 home runs over the course of 381 games. His ability to contribute offensively is demonstrated by his 193 RBIs and 31 stolen bases, highlighting both his power and speed on the base paths. Suzuki's arrival in Major League Baseball marked a new chapter in the league's global landscape, as he transitioned from a successful career in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) to the MLB. His prowess at the plate and versatility in the field have made him a key player for his team, earning him recognition as Rookie of the Month during his inaugural season. As Suzuki continues his career, he is poised to leave a lasting legacy in baseball, bridging the gap between different baseball cultures and inspiring future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
542	2030	284	544	112	17	87	298	36	242	575	0.268	0.347	0.468	0.815	5463.4

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — +10.1% above league average.

Career SLG .468 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — +16.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.815 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — +13.6% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2022	CHC	NL	111	397	54	104	22	2	14	46	9	42	110	0.262	.242 (+8%)	.311 (+8%)	.394 (+10%)	.706 (+9%)	690.4
2023	CHC	NL	138	515	75	147	31	6	20	74	6	59	130	0.285	.248 (+15%)	.320 (+11%)	.414 (+17%)	.734 (+15%)	1495.3
2024	CHC	NL	132	512	74	145	27	6	21	73	16	63	160	0.283	.243 (+16%)	.312 (+17%)	.399 (+21%)	.711 (+19%)	2010.5
2025	CHC	NL	151	571	75	140	31	3	32	103	5	71	164	0.245	.245 (avg)	.314 (+4%)	.403 (+18%)	.718 (+12%)	1267.2
2026	CHC	NL	10	35	6	8	1	0	0	2	0	7	11	0.229	—	—	—	—	0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
8	31	4	7	3	0	3	5	1	10	0.226

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2025	NLDS1	CHN	5	20	2	4	1	0	2	4	1	5	0.200
2025	NLWC2	CHN	3	11	2	3	2	0	1	1	0	5	0.273

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	359	353	663	11	13	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2022	CHN	OF	106	104	201	3	4	2
2023	CHN	OF	132	130	221	2	3	1
2024	CHN	OF	73	72	150	5	3	3
2025	CHN	OF	48	47	91	1	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	16
Center Field	1
Right Field	342
Designated Hitter	167

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2025	Player of the Week	Week of 2025-09-27
2025	Player of the Week	Week of 2025-05-24
2022	Player of the Week	Week of 2022-04-16
2022	Rookie of the Month	April

Award Voting History

Year	Award	League	Finish	Points Won	Points Max	Votes First
2025	Most Valuable Player	NL	20th	3.0	420	0