US EditionSox Expect Murakami to Deliver
Murakami, Japan's youngest Triple Crown winner, joins rebuilding White Sox with a two-year, $34 million deal to enhance team power at first base.
- On Monday, the Chicago White Sox signed 25-year-old Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to a two-year contract and introduced him at Rate Field, Chicago.
- To add power, the White Sox signed Munetaka Murakami to boost their lineup and accelerate the rebuild, anchoring alongside Luis Robert Jr. and Colson Montgomery, Chris Getz said.
- A 25-year-old with elite NPB credentials, Murakami was Japan's youngest Triple Crown winner in the 2022 NPB season with 56 home runs and hit 265 homers in 1,003 games.
- Murakami will start spring training as the club's first baseman, with around 50 media members attending and Getz saying `We see first base as the cleanest fit`.
- Because the deal is short, Murakami receives a $1 million signing bonus and award escalators, with free agency eligibility after two seasons and a posting fee to Yakult Swallows.
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Sox expect Murakami to deliver
CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz calls Munetaka Murakami "one of the most prolific power hitters on the planet" and expects the 25-year-old Japanese slugger to make an immediate impact on his rebuilding team next season.
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How Murakami Fits In the White Sox Lineup And What Challenges Lie Ahead
The vibes are high on the South Side of Chicago after the White Sox signed their highest-profile international free agent since Luis Robert Jr in 2016. After signing Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34 million contract, White Sox Chief Marketing Officer Brooks Boyer said the team has already seen an uptick in season ticket sales. The White Sox are poised to reap the attention that Murakami brings from Japan, but the bigger question is how he …
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