Seiya Suzuki: Heart of the Cubs Order
Suzuki's role in the Cubs lineup and his season-to-season trend.
Seiya Suzuki joined the Cubs in 2022 and has been a fixture in the middle of the order since.
His fastball handling, once a concern, has steadily improved — and he has held an .800+ OPS.
His hard-hit rate sits above league average, and his barrel rate is strong.
Pairing him with Imanaga gives Cubs fans a true Japanese-duo centerpiece.