Suzuki is an early favorite for Rookie of the Year
Suzuki is an early favorite for Rookie of the Year

WATCH: Seiya Suzuki smacks fourth homer of the season


Tony Crumpton Tony Crumpton  ·  Senior Editor ·  

SEIYA-GOODBYE TO THE BASEBALL!

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki crushed his fourth homer of the season with an opposite field solo shot to put the Cubs up 6-3 in the seventh inning of Sunday's game against the Rockies.

The homer traveled 382 feet, and he is currently hitting .417 with 11 RBIs this season.

According to ESPN Stats & Info, Suzuki is the third Cubs player in the last 100 years to start his career with an 8-game hit streak, joining Andy Pafko (1943) and Joe Munson (1925).

Additionally, he is the second Japanese player with an 8-game hit streak to begin an MLB career.

Check out his homer below:

Field view of homer:

Dugout celebration after the homer:

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