Munetaka Murakami Ties Historic MLB Rookie Record
By James Moreau | 24 Apr, 2026
Skeptics have gone quiet as the former NPB standout proves his power translates perfectly to major-league velocity.
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Munetaka Murakami is officially silencing the skeptics. On Wednesday, the Chicago White Sox third baseman tied a historic MLB rookie record by homering in his fifth consecutive game. This dominant power surge has effectively shut down critics who questioned his ability to handle major-league velocity.
Following this explosive streak, Murakami’s odds to win AL Rookie of the Year have quintupled since Opening Day. He now boasts 10 home runs for the season – the second-best mark in the league – alongside a 1.026 OPS, ranking third overall.
The White Sox seem to have secured the steal of the offseason; signing the four-time NPB All-Star to a $34 million, two-year deal now looks like pure genius, given the dominant showing.
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