2026 Stats
AVG
.237
HR
15
RBI
29
R
28
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
If Murakami had been able to come to MLB after his age-22 season back in 2022, the story would be different. That year, he hit 56 homers while slashing .318/.458/.710, winning a Triple Crown and an MVP award. He also struck out 20.9% of the time, slightly worse than the NPB average but a very tolerable mark. Since then, he's struck out at least 28% of the time for three straight seasons and has topped out at a more modest 33 homers. He's also dealt with multiple injuries, limiting him to 56 games last year. Additionally, while he's primarily played third base in Japan, he fits best at first base or DH. It all adds up to one of the widest range of possible outcomes for any player in baseball next season. If he's able to make a passable amount of contact, the power upside could be up there with the best hitters in the league. But given his big struggles with whiffs against NPB pitching, there's every chance he fails to make enough contact to earn everyday at-bats. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a two-year, $34 million contract with the White Sox in December of 2025. Contract includes $250,000 bonus for Rookie of the Year Award.
Blasts 15th homer
Murakami went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs scored Friday against the Mariners.
Analysis
Murakami got the White Sox on the board in the first inning and tied Aaron Judge for the league lead in home runs with 15. Murakami continues to showcase his prodigious power, tallying four homers in his last 10 games. He has also struck out at a 37.2 percent clip in that span, and he continues to have an extreme three-true-outcomes skills profile.
Murakami got the White Sox on the board in the first inning and tied Aaron Judge for the league lead in home runs with 15. Murakami continues to showcase his prodigious power, tallying four homers in his last 10 games. He has also struck out at a 37.2 percent clip in that span, and he continues to have an extreme three-true-outcomes skills profile.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+6%
OPS vs RHP
2026
+6%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .910 | 50 | 4 | 9 | .225 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .963 | 115 | 11 | 20 | .242 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .910 | 50 | 4 | 9 | .225 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .963 | 115 | 11 | 20 | .242 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+31%
OPS on Road
2026
+31%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .801 | 68 | 5 | 10 | .185 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | 1.046 | 97 | 10 | 19 | .272 | ||||
| 2026Home | .801 | 68 | 5 | 10 | .185 | ||||
| 2026Away | 1.046 | 97 | 10 | 19 | .272 | ||||
| 2025Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2025Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Munetaka Murakami compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.51BB Rate
17.6%K Rate
34.5%BABIP
.266ISO
.341AVG
.237OBP
.370SLG
.578OPS
.947wOBA
.401Exit Velocity
95.4 mphHard Hit Rate
48.1%Barrels/PA
10.3%Expected BA
.231Expected SLG
.568Sprint Speed
22.3 ft/secGround Ball %
39.2%Line Drive %
12.7%Fly Ball %
48.1%Advanced Batting Stats
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Receiving rare day of rest
Murakami is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Angels.
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Keeps pace in MLB homer race
Murakami went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double, a walk and three total runs scored in a 6-0 win over the Angels on Monday.
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Blasts 13th homer
Murakami went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and two walks in Friday's 8-2 win over the Padres.
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Takes over MLB homer lead
Murakami went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Monday's 8-7 victory versus the Angels.
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Hits 11th homer in win Friday
Murakami went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and walk in Friday's 5-4 win over the Nationals.
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Fielded longer offers
Murakami turned down longer contract offers with a lower average annual value before agreeing to a two-year, $34 million contract with the White Sox, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
Analysis
The swing-and-miss in Murakami's stroke -- he posted a 28.5 percent strikeout rate across the past three seasons in Japan -- made MLB teams hesitant to make a stronger financial commitment long term, so the 25-year-old will now get a two-year look in Chicago before returning to free agency. He averaged 33 home runs during his eight years in Nippon Professional Baseball and should slot into the middle of a White Sox lineup that desperately needs some pop.
The swing-and-miss in Murakami's stroke -- he posted a 28.5 percent strikeout rate across the past three seasons in Japan -- made MLB teams hesitant to make a stronger financial commitment long term, so the 25-year-old will now get a two-year look in Chicago before returning to free agency. He averaged 33 home runs during his eight years in Nippon Professional Baseball and should slot into the middle of a White Sox lineup that desperately needs some pop.