Murakami is a two-time Central League MVP with NPB's Tokyo Yakult Swallows and set a league record by hitting the most home ...

Both are rated behind Alonso because Pete is even younger and plays a defensive position ... with outstanding horizontal movement. 9. Munetaka Murakami, Yakult Swallows 3B, age 25 As a 22-year ...

The Tokyo Yakult Swallows might have had visions that the return of Munetaka Murakami, the team’s star slugger who may be MLB-bound in the offseason, would kickstart the slumping franchise ...

It’s not difficult to understand the Yankees’ interest in Murakami, who has already reached legendary status in his native country. In 2022, Murakami became the youngest player to earn the tri ...

Introducing Yankees’ top 2025-2026 free agent target, Munetaka Murakami Last offseason, Yankees’ radio host Michael Kay indicated the Yankees have a clear interest in Japanese superstar ...

“But there was a lot to be proud of being in that position ... international market starting next winter (for those inclined to look ahead, 25-year-old third baseman Munetaka Murakami projects ...

Munetaka Murakami ... meaning the position will be open next offseason. Moreoever, Giancarlo Stanton is under contract through 2027 with a club option in 2028, meaning Murakami can shift to ...

Due to their high-risk, high-reward starting rotation and bullpen ... that includes Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Japanese phenom Munetaka Murakami. During that ensuing offseason, the Mets will ...

The seven-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove winner, and 2022 NL MVP got off to a slow start in 2024 but rebounded ... breaking Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami. Spotrac currently estimates ...