how many homeruns would Sadaharu Oh hit if he played inthe Majors?

Question

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sadaharu_Oh
I would think it be alot less since the talent is better in the Major leagues.

Answer 1

I'm sorry, I can't find the article, but a fellow did a very thorough analysis of MLB vs Nippon league, pitching, stadium sizes, length of schedule and the fact that Oh never played in the American equivalent of A, AA, AAA ball (which he surely would have done if he were in the USA). The total came out to something like 576 or so.

Answer 2

Oh had a great eye for the ball and a sweet swing to match, that being said, he probably would have ended up with around 400ish. The competition in the Japanese league would be something similar to AAA baseball in America, also the fences in Japan are typically shorter distance (especially to the alleys and in center).

Answer 3

No chance he'd come close. Look at Matsui. He was supposed to be a big power hitter when he came from Japan and now he falls into the middle of the pack every year with how many homers he hits.

Answer 4

Probably not as many. japanese parks are smaller. Also The big Matzuki of the Yanks has only done 100 since 2004. So if that is an inidcation, not as many.

Answer 5

That isn't necessarily true.

Look at Ichiro. He is doing well with Seattle. He broke the single season hits record and plays very well consistantly.

I think Oh would still be successful. He may not have 868 HRs but he would still be in contention for the record.

Answer 6

I'll tell you this. Oh was a dirty dirty guy when he became a manager He probably would have hit the same amount, but then indicted Bonds and all of them himself.

Answer 7

Probably around 500.