White Sox fans' first Munetaka Murakami look will exceed your expectations

Feb 10, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) takes batting practice during spring training camp at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images | Rick Scuteri-Imagn ImagesIt’s been one week since Munetaka Murakami arrived in Arizona to begin his White Sox career. The Japanese superstar stunned the baseball world when he signed with the White Sox for a significantly smaller deal than he was projected back in December. Murakami’s addition marks the most exciting free agent signing for the White Sox in several years and re-establishes the team in a Japanese free agent market they haven’t participated in in nearly 20 years. While Spring Training games have yet to begin, White Sox fans have gotten their first glimpse of Murakami in batting practice, and the results have been even more impressive than advertised.

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