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Phillies Eye Power Hitter Munetaka Murakami This Offseason
10/15/2025
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Story summary
- The Philadelphia Phillies are pursuing Munetaka Murakami, a 25-year-old power hitter for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
- Murakami is expected to be a top international free agent this offseason.
- He hit 56 home runs in the 2022 season.
- Analysts estimate he could command a contract around $150 million plus fees to his NPB team.
- Murakami could serve as a middle-order hitter and boost the Phillies' offense.
