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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
White Sox Sign Japanese Star Munetaka Murakami to Two-Year Deal
sports5 months ago

White Sox Sign Japanese Star Munetaka Murakami to Two-Year Deal

The White Sox have agreed to a two-year, $34 million deal with Japanese star Munetaka Murakami, who is expected to play first base and could significantly boost their lineup. Murakami, known for his power-hitting, is transitioning from NPB to MLB amid some team hesitations about his contact rate but sees Chicago as a low-pressure environment to develop. This move is part of the White Sox's broader efforts to rebuild and become more competitive, with a focus on developing young talent and increasing payroll.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#japanese-baseball#mlb-free-agency#munetaka-murakami
White Sox Sign Japanese Slugger Munetaka Murakami to $34 Million Deal
sports5 months ago

White Sox Sign Japanese Slugger Munetaka Murakami to $34 Million Deal

Munetaka Murakami, a top NPB slugger, is nearing the end of his posting window with interest from MLB teams like the White Sox and Red Sox, though his market has been quieter than expected due to concerns over his contact rates and adaptation risks. The White Sox are considering a long-term or short-term deal, especially given their less competitive outlook, while the Red Sox are more reserved, possibly preferring to pursue other options like Kazuma Okamoto.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#mlb#munetaka-murakami#npb
MLB Offseason 2025-26: Key Predictions and Top Free Agent Moves
sports6 months ago

MLB Offseason 2025-26: Key Predictions and Top Free Agent Moves

The article predicts the top 10 bombshells of the 2025-26 MLB offseason, including major free-agent signings like Kyle Tucker and Munetaka Murakami, potential trades involving teams like the Red Sox, Pirates, Phillies, Yankees, and Mariners, and strategic moves by teams such as the Giants, Braves, Tigers, and Mets, highlighting a dynamic and transformative winter ahead for MLB.

via Bleacher Report|
#free-agency#kyle-tucker#mlb-offseason
Japan dominates Mexico in World Baseball Classic with walk-off win.
sports3 years ago

Japan dominates Mexico in World Baseball Classic with walk-off win.

Munetaka Murakami hits a two-run double in the ninth inning to lead Japan to a 6-5 walk-off victory against Mexico in the World Baseball Classic semifinal. Japan will face Team USA in the finale on Tuesday night. Masataka Yoshida tied the score at 3 with a three-run homer in the seventh inning. It was the ninth walk-off hit in World Baseball Classic history and the first that occurred in the semifinals.

via ESPN|
#japan#mexico#munetaka-murakami