And they have already created waves in MLB. There is another star from Japan waiting to work his magic in MLB and that’s: Munetaka Murakami. He is known as the most electrifying slugger in NPB ...

Seems unbelievable? Nope! Because Japan’s Munetaka Murakami reportedly just did that. It has been a practice for global sports stars to sign deals with popular brands for fame and fortune ...

But the third option is another young slugger, hailing from Japan: Munetaka Murakami. Having played in Nippon Professional Baseball since the age of 18, Murakami is entering his age-25 season and ...

Tokyo Yakult Swallows slugger Munetaka Murakami said he had a feeling that something special was going to happen at the ballpark on Aug. 2. “I had a dream that I hit a home run today.

Munetaka Murakami has gained a “god-like” nickname during his record-setting season with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. But the third baseman who is only 22 years old has remained humble throughout.

However, there's a Japanese power hitter named Munetaka Murakami that's expected to come to the MLB for the 2026 season that the Mets might have a solid shot at signing. Murakami is 25 years old ...