Okamoto: Jays' X-Factor at Third Base

0:00This is Corey, with Toronto Blue Jays News today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. Toronto Blue Jays are banking on Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. to carry them once more after their division win in D-Playoff push last year. The star hitter remains the core of their lineup, but the team faces a big gap at shortstop, with Boba Shet signing a huge deal with the New York. Mets after six years in Toronto, Kazuma Okamoto steps in as the new third baseman, a rookie straight from Japan's top league. He brings serious credentials with six All-Star selections and three straight seasons leading in home runs there. Experts like those at Bleacher Report have dubbed Okamoto the Jays' key ex-factor for this season. Many wonder how quickly he will adjust to majorly pitching, given he was not the top third baseman prospect from Japan this off-season. If Okamoto falters early, the Jays have backups ready. Addison Barger could shift from Ryfield, while Ernie Clemen handled second-base duties last year,

1:03and they split time at third and twenty. Twenty-five. Toronto needs this production to chase another strong year, especially without Bishet. Okamoto must prove he can hold down the hot corner all season long. This episode is supported by our sponsor. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Lay back and listen. S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.COM