Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Murakami Signs with White Sox
Munetaka Murakami, a famous Japanese baseball player, has signed a big contract with the Chicago White Sox.
He will play for them for two years and earn $34 million.
This is a lot of money, but not as much as some other Japanese players have earned in the past.
The White Sox had to pay extra money to his old team in Japan.
Munetaka is known for hitting a lot of home runs and is very strong.
The White Sox are hoping he will help their team get better.
Munetaka Murakami signs a two-year, $34 million deal with the Chicago White Sox.
The contract includes a $6.575 million posting fee to the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Murakami chose a short-term deal to prove himself in MLB.
He has a strong track record in Japan with 246 home runs and a .270 batting average.
The White Sox hope Murakami will boost their rebuilding efforts alongside young talents.
- Who
- Munetaka Murakami, a 25-year-old Japanese power hitter
- What
- Signed a two-year, $34 million contract with the Chicago White Sox
- When
- Details not specified, but likely during the current offseason
- Where
- Chicago White Sox, with a posting fee to the Tokyo Yakult Swallows
- Why
- To prove himself against MLB pitching and join a rebuilding team
- Player
- Munetaka Murakami
- Team
- Chicago White Sox
- Contract Value
- $34 million
- Contract Duration
- 2 years
- Posting Fee
- $6.575 million
- Previous Team
- Tokyo Yakult Swallows
- Career Home Runs (NPB)
- 246
- Career Batting Average (NPB)
- .270