With the CL already leading 4-0 in the second, Yoshihiro Maru hit a two-run homer, Maki followed with a solo shot, and Munetaka Murakami capped the rally with a two-run blast.

Now while the MLB fans might be unaware a little, Munetaka Murakami is actually a household name in Japan. At just 24 years old, he has cemented himself as one of the brightest talents in baseball.

Munetaka Murakami's return cut short as Swallows’ struggles deepen. The Tokyo Yakult Swallows' Munetaka Murakami bats during spring camp on March 14 in the city of Urasoe, Okinawa.

And joining them will be another Japanese superstar, and one of the most prolific hitters the NPB has to offer, Munetaka Murakami. Murakami signed a 600 million yen ($4 million) deal to play for ...

Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami, playing for the Tokyo-based Yakult Swallows, hit his 56th home run of the season on Monday, pushing him alone into second place on the single-season list.

Baseball fans across the country have been introduced to Japanese sensation Munetaka Murakami over the last few days due to the overwhelming success of the World Baseball Classic. The two-time ...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Yakult Swallows slugger and MLB hopeful Munetaka Murakami on Tuesday signed for an estimated 600 million yen ($4.14 million) plus inc ...