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Murakami's 20th HR in 55 Games Sets Historic Pace for White Sox
sports8 hours ago

Murakami's 20th HR in 55 Games Sets Historic Pace for White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami continued a historic power pace, belting his 20th home run in 55 MLB games to sit third all-time for first-55-game HRs (behind Cody Bellinger and Wally Berger) while being tied for the AL lead in homers with Yordan Alvarez. He carries a .240/.375/.561 line with 42 runs and 40 RBI as Chicago sits 28-27 and in playoff contention, aided by his two-year, $34 million deal after his Nippon Professional Baseball MVP/Triple Crown years.

via Bleacher Report|
#al-central#chicago-white-sox#home-runs
Murakami Breaks Ohtani's Japanese-Born MLB HR Record in Rapid Start
sports1 month ago

Murakami Breaks Ohtani's Japanese-Born MLB HR Record in Rapid Start

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox has broken Shohei Ohtani’s record for the most home runs by a Japanese-born player in their first 21 MLB games, belting seven homers through 21 games and adding an eighth soon after. Ohtani had five in his first 21 games, and Murakami’s torrid start also puts him among a small group of players with multiple 3+-game homer streaks in their first 22 MLB games, signaling a historic, rapid transition to major-league pitching.

via The Big Lead|
#home-runs#japanese-players#mlb
Murakami’s Early Power Sparks Hype, but Three-True-Outcomes Keep It Complex
sports1 month ago

Murakami’s Early Power Sparks Hype, but Three-True-Outcomes Keep It Complex

Murakami has homered in each of his last three games for the White Sox, including his first MLB grand slam, yielding a .916 OPS (161 OPS+). Despite eye-popping power and walk rate, his in-zone contact is weak and strikeouts are high, reflecting a three-true-outcomes profile that shines on chase and waste pitches but struggles on pitches in the heart of the zone. If the early pace holds, he could approach 60 homers, but the sample size is small and the early results are mixed as he adjusts to MLB.

via Defector|
#chicago-white-sox#home-runs#mlb
DeLauter’s four-HR debut fuels Guardians’ record chase and a knightly celebration
sports2 months ago

DeLauter’s four-HR debut fuels Guardians’ record chase and a knightly celebration

Chase DeLauter became only the second player in MLB history to homer four times in his first three games, including a dramatic 10th-inning blast to lift Cleveland to a 6-5 win. The Guardians have embraced a medieval-themed celebration, complete with a silver helmet, signaling a potential offensive surge for the team in 2026 while DeLauter piles up record x-facts early in his career.

via The New York Times|
#chase-delauter#cleveland-guardians#home-runs
Schlittler shines in one-hit gem as Yankees top Giants 3-0
baseball2 months ago

Schlittler shines in one-hit gem as Yankees top Giants 3-0

Cam Schlittler worked 5.1 innings of no-run, one-hit ball with eight strikeouts as the Yankees shut out the Giants 3-0, backed by Aaron Judge’s two-run homer and Giancarlo Stanton’s 414-foot moonshot. David Bednar earned the save, and New York secured a series-clinching win as they head into a potential sweep tomorrow against Will Warren and Tyler Mahle on FOX.

via Pinstripe Alley|
#baseball#giants#home-runs
Royals shrink fences at Kauffman Stadium to spark offense
mlb4 months ago

Royals shrink fences at Kauffman Stadium to spark offense

The Kansas City Royals will move the outfield fences inward by 10 feet at Kauffman Stadium to create a more neutral, offense-friendly environment. Center field remains at 410 feet, with the fence line shortened to 379 feet in the power alleys and gradually toward the corners, while corner distances stay at 330 feet and the fence height drops from 10 to 8.5 feet. Using wind, temperature and batted-ball data, Royals analytics aim for near-league-average run value on fly balls, projecting about 1.5 additional wins per season at home and hoping the changes fit a rising power lineup. The plan, approved by owner John Sherman after a year of study, preserves the batter's eye and seeks a fairer balance for hitters and pitchers.

via ESPN|
#ballpark-dimensions#home-runs#kansas-city-royals