Where in the world will Munetaka Murakami sign?
The slugger is the next great player set to leave Japan and come stateside. Unlike others in recent memory who’ve been pitchers or outfielders, Murakami profiles as a middle-of-the-order bat having positional versatility to man first or third base (as well as being a designated hitter).
Mark Feinsand of MLB.com spoke on the interest level across the league that many teams presumably have in Murakami. When further delving into the interested parties, it comes as no surprise to see all of the major powers on both coasts being the most intrigued.