"The White Sox are in agreement with infielder Munetaka Murakami on a two-year deal worth $34MM, according to a report from ESPN's Jeff Passan. Passan adds that Murakami is expected to play first base in Chicago. Murakami, 26 in February, arrives in the majors as perhaps the most anticipated NPB hitter to move stateside since Shohei Ohtani. The slugger set an NPB record with 56 home runs in a single season at 22 years old, and he continued to make an international name for himself with Team Japan during the 2023 World Baseball Classic."
"Murakami, 26 in February, arrives in the majors as perhaps the most anticipated NPB hitter to move stateside since Shohei Ohtani. The slugger set an NPB record with 56 home runs in a single season at 22 years old, and he continued to make an international name for himself with Team Japan during the 2023 World Baseball Classic. A career .270/.394/.557 hitter across 892 Central League games for the Yakult Swallows, Murakami boasts true 80-grade power that could completely change an up-and-coming White Sox lineup that already includes highly regarded youngsters like Colson Montgomery and . More to come."
Munetaka Murakami agreed to a two-year, $34 million contract with the Chicago White Sox and is expected to play first base. Murakami will be 26 in February and arrives from Japan with high expectations as an elite NPB power hitter. He set an NPB single-season record with 56 home runs at age 22 and showcased his talent for Team Japan at the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Across 892 Central League games for the Yakult Swallows he has a .270/.394/.557 slash line and is credited with true 80-grade power that could transform the White Sox lineup alongside prospects like Colson Montgomery.
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