What is the MLB Record for Homeruns in One Season by an Asian Player?

[PolarVortex]

I'm thinking it must be 31 by Hidecki Matsui in 2004, but I could wrong.

Anyway, it looks like Shoshei Ohtani is going to shatter the record this year.

 

[steveringo]

Single season has to be Matsui's 31... I briefly looked at other players...

Never realized Shin-Soo had more career HR..

Shin-Soo Choo passes Hideki Matsui as home run leader among Asian-born players

Shin-Soo Choo passed Hideki Matsui as the all-time home run leader among Asian-born players in MLB with a walk-off shot against the Royals on Saturday.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[nynasty]

Matsui will just have to be content with the most HR in post-season play.


Unfortunately for the Angels, don't think Ohtani's going to catch him there anytime soon.