Year | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | Rate |
2025 proj | 493 | 139 | 71 | 19 | 69 | 58 | 142 | 12 | 0.282 | 40.1 |
2025 | 104 | 31 | 17 | 7 | 25 | 12 | 32 | 1 | 0.298 | 60.9 |
2024 | 512 | 145 | 74 | 21 | 73 | 63 | 160 | 16 | 0.283 | 44.4 |
2023 | 515 | 147 | 75 | 20 | 74 | 59 | 130 | 6 | 0.285 | 40.7 |
2022 | 397 | 104 | 54 | 14 | 46 | 42 | 110 | 9 | 0.262 | 25.4 |
Date | News |
4/29/25 | Seiya Suzuki falls a single short of the cycle, Cubs go deep four times in 9-0 rout of Pirates. Seiya Suzuki hit a two-run homer and fell a single short of the cycle as the Chicago Cubs went deep four times in a 9-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. Shota Imanaga (3-1) gave up six hits with three strikeouts in five scoreless innings before leaving with leg cramps after a leadoff double from Andrew McCutchen in the sixth. Suzuki followed an RBI single from Kyle Tucker with his seventh homer of the season, pushing the lead to 7-0 in the seventh inning. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/seiya-suzuki-fall... |
4/25/25 | Chicago Cubs DH Seiya Suzuki Returns to Lineup Amid Lingering Wrist Injury. Seiya Suzuki is batting third and starting at designated hitter for the Chicago Cubs in their showdown with the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, per the club's official lineup card. Suzuki was scratched from the Cubs' last game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday due to right wrist discomfort. After appearing in each of Chicago's first 17 games, Suzuki proceeded to miss four of the next nine. Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/injuries... |
4/25/25 | It's time for the Cubs to immediately pull the plug on this project. It's time for the Cubs to immediately pull the plug on this project he Cubs are thriving, but one struggling veteran bat could drag them down if changes aren't made soon. By Oliver Vandervoort | Share on Facebook Share on X Copy Article Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki (27) throws his bat after hitting a fly ball during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres | Denis Poroy-Imagn Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article The Chicago Cubs are one heck of a feel good story these days. Fresh off a two-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers, they continue to sit atop the NL Central and boast one of the best offenses in Major League Baseball. Of course, not everything Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/it-s-time-for-the-cubs-to-... |
4/24/25 | The Cubs are playing a dangerous game with Seiya Suzuki's latest injury. The Chicago Cubs are trying to sneak their way through a Seiya Suzuki injury. Suzuki first injured his wrist nearly three weeks ago when the Cubs were facing the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field. After a couple of games off, Suzuki was able to return to the Cubs' starting lineup without needing to be placed on the IL. Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/the-cubs-are-playing-a-dan... |
4/23/25 | Why Chicago Cubs Star Outfielder Was Scratched Before Dodgers Matchup. The Chicago Cubs sought to complete a two game mid-week series sweep against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night, but they are having to do it without one of the keys cogs of their lineup in Seiya Suzuki. The team announced shortly before first pitch that the Japanese slugger had been scratched from the lineup, and was being replace by Justin Turner. While the team announced the substitution, they didn't specify why Suzuki had been removed at the time. MLB Network insider Jon Morosi provided a bit more information on why Chicago decided to make the move shortly after first pitch though, saying that Suzuki was dealing with "right wrist soreness." Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/why-chicago-cubs-... |
4/20/25 | Diamondbacks' Kelly leaves game with leg craps. With the score tied at 1-1, Kelly exited after throwing a four-seam fastball to Seiya Suzuki that was off the plate for a 1-0 count. Manager Torey Lovullo and training staff came to the mound abruptly for a meeting, Kelly bent forward to stretch, then walked off the field. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44771436/diamo... |
4/19/25 | Cubs tag D-backs ace Zac Gallen for 6 early runs in win. Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch hit back-to-back homers to cap a four-run second inning and the host Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 on Saturday. Busch had two hits and two RBIs, Kyle Tucker notched two RBIs and Dansby Swanson posted two hits for the Cubs, who have won five of their last seven. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/cubs-tag-d... |
4/13/25 | Is Seiya Suzuki playing tonight? Latest Chicago Cubs injury report vs. Dodgers. The Chicago Cubs routed the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday but lost in the Cubs scoring 15 unanswered runs during the final 4 innings of the game was the fact that Seiya Suzuki was pulled from the game. Miguel Amaya hit for Suzuki during the fifth inning of Saturday's game. Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/is-seiya-suzuki-playing-to... |
4/07/25 | Cubs could cut ties with $85 million slugger in blockbuster trade with Braves. The Chicago Cubs are off to a strong start to the season. Seiya Suzuki has settled into the designated hitter role, but that could indicate that he may be looking for a change of scenery. In the offseason, his agent Joel Wolfe noted that Suzuki does not want to be a full-time designated hitter. Athlon Sports' Jon Conahan proposed the idea of the Cubs moving Suzuki via a trade with the Atlanta Braves. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/chicago-cubs/n... |
4/04/25 | Seiya Suzuki continues baserunning trend to give Cubs the edge in 3-1 win against Padres. Seiya Suzuki popped up at second base with his arms outstretched. The second base umpire agreed, also signaling safe. Suzuki slapped his hands together and shouted at the ground. For those paying close attention to Cubs baseball the first couple weeks of the season, it was deja vu. Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2025/04/04/seiya... |
4/03/25 | Seiya Suzuki swinging a hot bat as the Cubs close the road trip with a series sweep. The veteran led the offensive onslaught against the Athletics, putting up some big-time numbers. The Chicago Cubs scored 35 runs on 41 hits, drawing 20 walks and seeing 600 pitches in their three-game sweep of the Athletics in Sacramento. Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/seiya-suzuki-swinging-a-ho... |
4/02/25 | [MLB] - Seiya Suzuki hits his SECOND homer of the day! (4 homers in his last 3 games!) | ???? 4???. Chicago Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki went yard for the second time on April 2, 2025 vs. the Athletics.Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/mlbFoll... Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti... |
4/01/25 | Cubs trade idea dumps $85 million slugger to Tigers for shutdown reliever. It's a make-or-break season for the Chicago Cubs, so at any moment, the front office feels liable to pull off another trade. The Cubs are doing everything they can to make a playoff berth this season, so more moves could be coming in the spirit of winning now. Seiya Suzuki, in year four of a five-year, $85 million contract, appears to be the Cubs' full-time DH until further notice. Would Chicago think about trading him if they feel his production can be replaced? Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/chicago-cubs/n... |
4/01/25 | [Sports Illustrated] - Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki Had Awkward Moment Thanks to Athletics’ Embarrassing New Stadium. Fans crushed MLB over this setup for a professional baseball game. Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti... |
3/19/25 | Dodgers' Roki Sasaki throws 3 powerful but erratic innings in pressure-packed MLB debut. Roki Sasaki’s Major League Baseball debut was equal parts electrifying and erratic, with the Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander displaying a powerful arm but also a wild streak that limited his outing to three innings at the Tokyo Dome. The Japanese phenom gave up just one run and one hit while striking out three, but also walked five batters, including one free pass that forced in a run. He threw 56 pitches, including 31 balls and 25 strikes. The 23-year-old’s first six pitches of his career blazed toward the plate at 99.5, 99.5, 100, 100.5, 99.4 and 98.9 mph, and he retired the first three Chicago Cubs batters in order, including countryman Seiya Suzuki on a swinging strikeout. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/dodgers-roki-... |
3/19/25 | Dodgers' Roki Sasaki throws 3 powerful but erratic innings in pressure-packed MLB debut. Roki Sasaki’s Major League Baseball debut was equal parts electrifying and erratic, with the Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander displaying a powerful arm but also a wild streak that limited his outing to three innings at the Tokyo Dome. The Japanese phenom gave up just one run and one hit while striking out three, but also walked five batters, including one free pass that forced in a run. He threw 56 pitches, including 31 balls and 25 strikes. The 23-year-old’s first six pitches of his career blazed toward the plate at 99.5, 99.5, 100, 100.5, 99.4 and 98.9 mph, and he retired the first three Chicago Cubs batters in order, including countryman Seiya Suzuki on a swinging strikeout. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/dodgers-roki-... |
3/14/25 | From tuna cutting to samurai warriors: Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki host welcome party for Cubs in Tokyo. TOKYO — Seiya Suzuki was too young and not yet into baseball when the Chicago Cubs last played at the Tokyo Dome 25 years ago. But the memory of being in the ballpark in 2004 and watching Japanese great Hideki Matsui slug a home run for the New York Yankees still resonates with the 30-year-old Suzuki. He understands the impact the Cubs’ two-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers could ... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/tuna-cutting-samu... |
3/13/25 | Chicago Cubs star swaps baseball bat for samurai sword during practice ahead of Tokyo Series. CNN - Sports Chicago Cubs star swaps baseball bat for samurai sword during practice ahead of Tokyo Series By CNN Newsource Published March 13, 2025 11:54 AM By Benjamin Church, CNN (CNN) — Chicago Cubs star Seiya Suzuki has taken training to a new level after swapping his baseball bat for a samurai sword. Ahead of next week's Tokyo Series, the Japanese outfielder was filmed slicing balls in half inside a batting cage. Suzuki made contact with every effort that was pitched at him in the short video shared by the Cubs on social media, which has been seen more than 3 million times on X. The footage cuts after one half of a ball fires towards the videographer, but everyone appeared to stay safe. Source: https://kvia.com/cnn-sports/2025/03/13/chicago-cub... |
3/13/25 | Seiya Suzuki slicing baseballs with a samurai sword is the coolest. The Chicago Cubs outfielder had some fun with a samurai sword ahead of the series in Japan. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/seiya-suzuki-slic... |
3/02/25 | Don't expect this hot hitting Cubs top prospect to make the Opening Day roster. There was an important element to the Chicago Cubs starting lineup on Saturday. While Seiya Suzuki will likely be the primary designated hitter for the Cubs this season, he was starting in center field during the team's Cactus League victory over the Cleveland Guardians. Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/don-t-expect-this-hot-hitt... |