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White Sox introduce Munetaka Murakami at press conference
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The Chicago White Sox formally introduced Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami at a Guaranteed Rate Field press conference on Monday, following his two-year, $34 million signing earlier in the week. The 25-year-old power hitter, a former NPB Triple Crown winner, impressed with his English address to fans and drew praise for his potential impact amid the team's rebuild.
Jacob Misiorowski struck out 11 Chicago White Sox batters to set a Milwaukee Brewers Opening Day record, as the team's pitchers combined for 20 strikeouts in a 14-2 victory Thursday at American Family Field. The total tied the modern Major League mark for a nine-inning game. Munetaka Murakami provided a highlight for the White Sox with his first MLB hit, a ninth-inning home run.
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Jim Thome, a Hall of Fame slugger and current special assistant to the Chicago White Sox general manager, shared insights on scouting top prospects for the 2026 MLB Draft. He recently evaluated UCLA infielder Roch Cholowsky, the draft's top-ranked prospect, and highlighted his son Landon's potential as a No. 42-ranked high school infielder. Thome also expressed excitement about the White Sox's young core and new addition Munetaka Murakami.