
Murakami to Join White Sox on Two-Year Power Surge in MLB debut season erađĽ54
12/21/2025â˘Sports > Baseball
- â˘The 25-year-old slugger hit a record 56 home runs in 2022 for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows
- â˘Deal signals a new era for MLBâs international talent pipeline and cross-border player movement
- â˘Reflects MLB teamsâ interest in cost-effective, high-skill players who can contribute immediately
- â˘Murakamiâs transition will be closely watched for how Japanese hitting metrics translate to MLB
- â˘The signing aligns with broader payroll and competitive strategies within the White Sox organization




